Sudan's

Sudan's tomb represents the obituary of a race that at one time, at the turn of the 20th century, numbered 3,000 animals.

The oil sector had driven much of Sudan's GDP growth since 1999.

One of two women appointed to Sudan's newly created Sovereign Council on Wednesday said she will uphold the rights of all Sudanese people.

Meanwhile, government and rebel faction representatives are expected to sign a follow-up agreement this weekend in Sudan's capital, Khartoum.

Paramilitary groups emerged and became significant players in Sudan's politics.

South Sudan's independence ended a costly war.