Returning Sudanese Carry Hopes of Rebuilding Their Homeland
Hundreds of Sudanese families boarded a train from Cairo to Sudan this week, marking another step in the Voluntary Return Project. For many, the departure was bittersweet—leaving behind safety and stability in Egypt for the uncertainty of life in Sudan,…
Sudan, ICRC Highlight Role of Local Volunteers in Relief Delivery
At a meeting in Port Sudan, Sovereignty Council member Dr. Salma Abdeljabbar Al-Mubarak pledged government support for international and regional humanitarian organizations, stressing Sudan’s commitment to facilitating aid delivery and eliminating barriers faced by relief teams. She welcomed the contributions…
Hadandawa Tribe Preserves Unique Wedding Customs in Eastern Sudan
The Hadandawa tribe of Eastern Sudan remains strongly attached to its cultural heritage, particularly its marriage customs, which are designed to preserve both lineage and honor. Anthropologist Amal Hasaan Fadalla, a University of Khartoum graduate, explores these practices in her…
Major Khartoum Security Sweep Nets Suspects, Weapons, and Narcotics
Khartoum State Police have executed 15 coordinated security operations, resulting in the arrest of 622 suspects and the recovery of over 26,000 stolen items belonging to citizens. The operations, supported by military and intelligence units, targeted criminal activity across the…
Khartoum Embarks on Industrial Recovery Study After War Damage
A major study was launched Tuesday in Khartoum to assess the industrial sector and lay the groundwork for recovery after the recent conflict. The event, held at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, brought together Director-General Amin Hassan Abdel-Banat, Dr….
Technical Team Deployed to Revive Industry in Khartoum, Gezira
Port Sudan, August 16, 2025 (SUNA) – The Ministry of Industry and Trade has sent a technical team to Khartoum and Gezira states to prepare a detailed study on rehabilitating the industrial sector, Minister Mahasin Ali Yagoub said on Saturday….
Khartoum State Launches Health Campaign to Combat Disease Vectors
Khartoum State launched a major three-month campaign on Saturday to fight disease vectors, covering seven localities, 24 administrative units, and nearly 2,000 neighborhoods. The campaign, dubbed “Continuous Control… for Stable Health,” aims to improve citizens’ health and prevent epidemics. The…
Sudan Loses Muhammad Khair Abdallah, A Novelist of Heart and Spirit
The Sudanese literary community is mourning the death of Muhammad Khair Abdallah, the renowned novelist and journalist whose passing in Kosti on February 22, 2025, from cholera, brought deep sorrow to the nation. His final words — brief yet haunting…
Powering the Future: Sudan’s Renewable Energy Transition
The global shift to renewable energy is primarily climate-driven, but Sudan’s motivations differ due to its minimal climate footprint, which is less than 0.05% according to the International Energy Agency. Engineer Jaafar Ahmed Khalifa emphasizes that Sudan’s transition should be…
Sudan and Saudi Arabia Explore Mining Investment Opportunities
The Ministry of Minerals discussed investment opportunities with a delegation from the Saudi Gold Mining Refinery, a subsidiary of the Sulaiman Al-Othaim Group. The two sides also reviewed the follow-up on the implementation of previous agreements in the mining sector,…