President Al-Bashir Addresses National Legislature on New Economic Measures

Gms: Khartoum, June 19 (SUNA)

President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, Monday gave an address at the National Legislature in which he declared a package of economic measures, including the restructuring of the government, reduction of the constitutional positions at the center and the states’ levels, besides expanding the social insurance network.
The new economic measures declared by the President of the Republic included restructuring of the government and administration organs by reducing the constitutional positions at the levels [...]

Health, Minerals Ministries Embark on Efforts to Boost Traditional Gold Mining

Gms: Khartoum, SV, 19 June

The Ministry of Mining affirmed the importance of legalizing traditional gold mining to encourage gold miners to increase production.
State Minister at the Ministry of Mining, Abdul Wahid Yousuf Ibrahim, speaking yesterday at the launch of campaign of vaccination for traditional gold miners at the mining areas in the River Nile State said the Ministry organized a number of workshops and studies intended to dislodge obstacles hindering progress of gold rush in the country, adding that [...]

Consumer Protection Society Calls for Support of UN Convention on Drought and Desertification

Gms: Khartoum, June 19 (SUNA)

The former Director of Resources of the Ministry of Agriculture, Hashim Mohamed Al-Hassan has called on the state to support the UN Convention on Drought and Desertification.
This came during the Forum of Consumer Protection Society on drought and desertification which held recently .
Hashim called for the provision of the necessary finance of the agreement and giving the top priority to the drought and desertification affected-areas in Kordufan .
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US; China Will Play Role in Peace between Two Sudans

Gms: Khartoum (smc), 19 June

US White house insisted that it has achieved progress in Africa during president Obama term in office citing the born of new southern Sudan independent state after secession from the mother state Sudan besides restoration of democracy in Cote d’Ivoire, media reports say quoting white house .
US administration according to reports adds it also has sent special troops to assist African troops to arrest Ugandan rebel Joseph Okoni, reported media quoting white house. However according [...]

Karti Calls on European Union to Live up to its Commitments toward Sudan

Gms: Khartoum, June 19 (SUNA)

The Foreign Minister, Ali Ahmed Karti, has called on the European Union to live up to its commitments to support Sudan.
During his meeting Sunday with the European Union envoy to Sudan, Rosalind Marsden, the Foreign Minister said that the existing level of cooperation between Sudan and the European Union is below the commitments declared by the European Union during the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and upon start of the arrangements for the [...]

Humanitarian aid Access Swiftly to Needy Population in Blue Nile

Gms: Khartoum (smc), 19 June

Humanitarian aid commission in Blue Nile state has distributed foodstuff from strategic reserve to turmoil affected population including those who have returned from Ethiopian refuge’s camps and rebellion controlled areas. The HA commissioner in the state Abdel Moneum Abas told (smc) that the commission has transported shelters and foodstuff to turmoil affected areas in Blue Nile state, particularly, in Kurmuk, Gassan and Bau localities. The commissioner confirms that the strategic food reserve is adequate to meet [...]

Holland heroes to zeroes at Euro 2012

Theo Tamis (Photo: RNW/Theo Tamis)

Rated one of the favourites before the tournament got underway; Holland suffered an unprecedented series of three straight defeats at Euro 2012, and was knocked out of the first-round group-stage for the first time in three decades. So, how to explain why Holland performed so poorly and failed to live up to high expectation at the European Championship?

Here are five reasons:

1. Squad selection
Holland coach Bert van Marwijk made some highly conservative choices when deciding on [...]

SDG 400,000 Allocated for Funding Graduates Projects in CDS

Gms: Khartoum (smc), 19 June

Agricultural bank has allocated SDG400, 000 for funding young graduates’ projects in Central Darfur State. CDS deputy governor Mohamed Musa told (smc) that SDG300, 000 of the fund is allocated to be invested for young graduates’ various specializations and the remaining SDG100, 000 is to be utilized for veterinary and animal production. At the same time the ministry of agriculture has prepared 20 Feddans to be distributed for nomads groups to boost animal resources sector.

FVP Affirms Concern with Society Sections

Gms: Khartoum, SV, 19 June

First Vice President, Ali Osman Mohamed Taha, who chaired a meeting of the social security mechanisms and the national council of disable in presence of the Minister of Social Welfare, directed expansion in the projects of social security through Funds, adding that weak sections of the society would be taken into consideration.

The Ministry of Welfare and Social Security is to announce new measures during the forthcoming days to assist weak sections of the society including direct [...]

Headlines of newspapers issued in Khartoum Monday 18th June 2012

Gms: Khartoum June 19 (SUNA):
(AL-RAI AL-AAM):
Hajo: Reduction of government will include Parliament leadership.
Prof. Ghandour: President and First Vice-President of Republic affirm continuity of electricity, wheat and medicine support.
Death sentence against former commissioner and his guards in Nyala.
Dr. Nafie: We will go ahead in economic procedures without fear of enemies.
(AKHBAR AL-YOUM):
Police statement on at University of Khartoum protest and Political Secretary of NCP students describes demonstrations as isolated.
Deputy Speaker of Parliament: Extra ordinary [...]