African Boulevard News – (2023-04-23) –
Sudan fighting prompts foreign embassy evacuations
The ongoing tensions in Sudan have resulted in many foreign embassy staff members being evacuated from the capital city of Khartoum. All US government personnel were evacuated from the US embassy in the city, along with a small number of diplomatic personnel from other countries. The evacuation comes as fighting continues to take place in the region, resulting in chaos and destruction.
The Sudanese army has now agreed to help evacuate foreign nationals from the country, despite the fighting continuing. The government has declared a ceasefire, but violence in the region continues.
Sudanese residents seek to escape fighting
The recent violence in Sudan has resulted in residents attempting to flee the capital city of Khartoum in search of safety. With reports of fighting and violence throughout the city, many people have taken desperate measures to escape. This includes crossing the Nile, a dangerous journey that many are taking in order to reach what they hope will be a safer location.
The fighting has disrupted everyday life in Sudan, causing many businesses to close and leaving people struggling to find the basics they need to survive. Food and water shortages have also become a major concern in the region.
US military prepares for possible Sudan evacuation
As the situation in Sudan continues to escalate, the US military has begun to prepare for a possible evacuation of US citizens from the country. This comes as fighting continues to take place throughout the region, leading to chaos and destruction.
The US government has not yet made a decision as to whether or not to evacuate its personnel, but the military is preparing for the possibility. Other countries are also beginning to make arrangements to evacuate their citizens from Sudan.
UN agency expects more Sudanese refugees
The ongoing violence and fighting in Sudan are expected to result in an increase in the number of refugees fleeing the country. The UN agency responsible for refugees has stated that it expects more people to leave Sudan in the near future, seeking safety and security elsewhere.
This is a worrying trend as refugee camps in the region are already overcrowded and struggling to provide basic necessities to those who have already fled the violence.
Kenya police exhuming remains from suspected cult graves
Kenyan police have begun exhuming the remains of suspected cult graves in the east of the country. The graves are believed to contain the remains of followers of a Christian cult who believed that they would go to heaven if they starved themselves to death.
The police are marking out the locations of more than a dozen suspected graves and are expected to begin excavating them soon. The cult is believed to have been active in the region for some time, with reports of members starving themselves to death dating back several years.
Mali hit by triple suicide bomb attack
Mali has been hit by a triple suicide bomb attack that destroyed around 20 buildings in the town of Sevare. At least nine people were killed in the attack, with more than 60 others being wounded.
The attack has been blamed on extremist groups that have been active in the region for some time. It comes as many African countries struggle to control the rising tide of extremism and violence.
British PM chairs emergency meeting on Sudan
The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has chaired an emergency meeting on Sudan amid the ongoing violence in the country. The meeting was held to discuss the situation in Sudan and to determine what steps can be taken to help those affected by the violence.
Other countries are also taking steps to address the situation in Sudan. Many are providing aid and support to those affected by the violence and are working to facilitate the evacuation of foreign nationals from the country.
In conclusion, the situation in Sudan continues to escalate and has resulted in chaos and destruction. It is clear that more needs to be done to bring an end to the violence and to provide aid and support to those affected. The international community must work together to find solutions that will help to bring peace and stability to the region.
