Jul 19th, 2008 · There's a weekly power struggle in northern Khartoum in Sudan. On this Friday, a young Nubian man answers the referee's call for a contender and waits to see who will enter the wrestling ring to test his strength in one of humankind's oldest traditions.
May 24th, 2008 · Sudan's government is touting its defeat of 1,000 poorly supplied Darfur rebels earlier this month as a major military defeat. President Omar al-Bashir recieved international praise for quelling the attack on the capital, Khartoum. But local Sudanese still have lingering questions on how the rebel forces got as far as they did.
Feb 13th, 2008 · After months of pressure from Darfur activists, Steven Spielberg has withdrawn from his position as artistic adviser to the Beijing Olympics. Darfur activists are pressuring China because of the Chinese government's strong ties to Khartoum. Sudan is a key oil supplier for China.
Jan 3rd, 2008 · On New Year's Day, John Granville, a young U.S. diplomat and his driver were shot to death in Khartoum. Ka Vang, Granville's colleague, commemorates him.
Nov 30th, 2007 · Crowds of Sudanese protesters in Khartoum are calling for the death of a British teacher, who was convicted of insulting Islam after her class named a teddy bear Mohammad.
Apr 19th, 2007 · A United Nations report, first published in the New York Times, details the use of Sudanese government planes and helicopters in strikes on Darfur. The aircraft have been painted to look like U.N. vehicles and are being used for bombing runs and surveillance. Khartoum-based reporter Noel King speaks with Alex Chadwick.
Oct 27th, 2006 · As fighting escalates in Sudan, attention is focusing on the country propping up the Khartoum government by purchasing most of its oil: China. Sudan is the home to China's largest overseas energy investment. And despite its public disavowals, China now has a vested interest in the outcome of the fighting there.
Oct 23rd, 2006 · The United Nation's top envoy to Sudan is being expelled. The government in Khartoum is accusing Jan Pronk of demonstrating "enmity" to the Sudanese army by stating that it has recently suffered heavy losses in Darfur -- and that the army's morale is low.