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Sudan's al-Bashir joins list of African presidents removed from power by force

Omar al-Bashir

NAIROBI, KENYA: Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has joined a growing list of African leaders forced out of office by the power of people.

Bashir stepped down after months of protests against his rule. Protests began in December over rising food costs but quickly expanded to a broad challenge to al-Bashir’s hold on power.

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