Sudan’s premier appoints civilians as provincial governors

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s prime minister has announced the appointment of civilian governors, including two women, for the country’s 18 provinces. The appointments announced Wednesday are another key step forward in Sudan’s fragile transition to democracy. Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok also says his government will gradually slash some energy subsidies as part reforms to help the African nation face daunting economic challenges. A popular uprising led the military to overthrow