A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
The defeated presidential candidate is under investigation for alleged money laundering and barred from leaving Brazil.
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.
The auction of the rare skeleton comes amid debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.
The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.
A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.