An image grab from a broadcast on Sudan TV on September 21, 2021 shows Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok addressing the cabinet meeting. - Sudan's fragile transitional government said it foiled an attempted coup involving military officers and civilians linked to the ousted regime of longtime President Omar al-Bashir. (Photo by - / Sudan TV / AFP) / == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / SUDAN TV" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==
State media said the coup’s plotters were linked (BBC) to former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted in 2019.
Nigeria: Authorities said they imposed a communications blackout (Reuters) in parts of the northwestern Sokoto State as part of ongoing efforts to prevent kidnappings.
