One of the most controversial presidents in Africa – who narrowly escaped arrest in South Africa – has stepped down. Omar Al Bashir who swept to the presidency of Sudan at the head of a military coup in 1989, has been shown the door by the sons of his soldiers. A military council will now plot the way forward for the oil rich nation. CNBC Africa’s Chris Bishop looks into the background of the days of Al Bashir.
Sudan’s Al Bashir steps down, army to announce transition
PUBLISHED: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:22:30 GMT