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Turkey seeks to mobilise its Sudanese allies

In a bid to regain influence in Khartoum, Ankara is backing the al-Islah party against the transitional government. [...] (329 words)

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Al-Sisi spymasters plays guardian angel to transition in Khartoum

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Islamists cling to hope of return to power

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Dismantling of deep state takes shape

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