Sudan’s democratic train does not end with elections

Voting has gone peacefully on day one of Sudan’s three day elections. The country’s former deputy president says those parties boycotting the polls have an opportunity to climb aboard the diplomatic train at the national dialogue that will follow it. Former Sudanese deputy president Yusuf Al Haj Adam cast his ballot at the St Francis […]

Presidential advisor explains why they didn’t go to talks

Sudanese presidential advisor Ibrahim Ghandour explains why the government turned down former South African President Thabo Mbeki’s invitation for talks with opposition groups before the elections now underway. He says its vitally important what the world thinks of this exercise, but even more important is the impression the poll makes on the Sudanese people. Ibrahim […]