Darfur rebel alliance makes peace
Sudan has signed a ceasefire with a major Darfur rebel group, the second deal in recent weeks, leaving just one band of rebels in open conflict.
The Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM) - a newly formed umbrella group of 10 movements - signed the framework deal paving the way for further talks.
Last month, a similar deal was closed with the Justice and Equality Movement (Jem), the biggest single rebel group.
In the past the existence of many small factions has hampered peace talks.
But now, the only major group still holding out against the government is a faction of the Sudan Liberation Army led by Abdul Wahid, who has refused to take part in peace talks.