Explosion rocks Sudanese capital Khartoum, several dead

At least seven people have been confirmed dead and 25 others injured after an explosion rocked Sudan’s capital Khartoum, according to sources.

Police sources said the explosion may be a result of an improvised explosive device. The incident took place in the al-Shegla area of Khartoum.

Police forces have begun to inspect the site of the incident and said investigations into the cause and source of the explosion are pending, according to a statement.