Former Sudanese pm Sadiq al-Mahdi announces plans to stand
Former Sudanese Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi has announced his plans to stand in the country's upcoming presidential election, presenting a legitimate challenge to the current presidency of Omar al-Bashir.
The Sudanese Umma Party, led by former premier Al-Sadiq Al-Mahdi, decided Friday to continue participation in the country's general elections, slated for April 11 this year.