In recent years, resentment against the presence of France in its former African colonies has been on the increase.


In recent years, resentment against the presence of France in its former African colonies has been on the increase.

Despite a peace deal signed in 2020, a military coup in Sudan last year has brought back instability in the region.

Libya’s culture minister was released in January after six days in prison, but has not resumed her official duties.

The 2019 removal of the former president is marked with demonstrations against October 2021 military coup.
![The protest march in the capital Khartoum started in the afternoon [AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/000_327T73A-1.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
For years, there have been repeated attacks in agrarian non-Arab communities by predominantly Arab armed groups.

The tribunal has been sandwiched between allegations from the public and attacks from the government.

The Juba-born politician and activist is fighting for her position in parliament, her citizenship and her life.

Women rally to condemn sexual violence, after the UN said it had documented 13 instances of rape during recent protests.

Analysts warn rising political tensions risk derailing transition towards full civilian rule.
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Almost five times as many people have been newly displaced in 2021 in Sudan’s strife-hit region compared with 2020.
![A July 30, 2020 shows residents displaced from violent attacks in squat on blankets and in hastily made tents in the village of Masteri in West Darfur, Sudan [File: Mustafa Younes/AP Photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AP_21039489188735.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)