IMF Predicts Strong Post-War Recovery for Sudan’s Economy
Sudan’s economic prospects have improved in the IMF’s latest forecast, which envisions the war ending by late 2025 and a rapid reconstruction phase following. The updated projections mark a shift from contraction to growth in the medium term. The IMF…
Khartoum’s Crackdown Triggers Juba Backlash
Joint Sudanese forces have intensified raids on undocumented foreigners, detaining individuals in areas like Salha near Omdurman. Thousands of South Sudanese were deported for lacking permits. The moves sparked sharp commentary in Juba, where some urged cutting ties with Khartoum….
World Bank Poised to Boost Sudan’s Post-War Recovery
The World Bank has expressed readiness to launch new reconstruction and recovery projects in Sudan within the next two months. President Ajay Banga said the Bank is fully committed to assisting Sudan in restoring essential sectors such as health, education,…
Sudan and South Sudan Continue Oil Cooperation Despite Challenges
Sudan’s Energy Minister, Moatasem Ibrahim Ahmed, said on Sunday that cooperation with South Sudan in the oil and energy sectors will continue, even in the face of challenges. Speaking in Port Sudan with South Sudanese Foreign Minister Monday Semaia Kumba,…
Sudanese Pound Crashes: Experts Call for Real Reforms, Not Quick Fixes
The Sudanese pound has sharply fallen in value, with unofficial exchange rates hitting 3,600 per U.S. dollar in some areas. Economists tell Sudanhorizon that short-term solutions won’t solve the problem — the country needs deep economic reforms. Dr. Othman Al-Toum,…
Authorities on Alert After Evacuating Families From Flooded Khartoum Area
More than 500 families were evacuated from Wad Ramli, north of Khartoum, on Tuesday as floods swept through the area, Sudan’s Civil Defense confirmed. Several homes were inundated, raising concerns of wider impact. Khartoum’s acting executive director, Kamal Awad al-Karim,…
WHO Team Arrives in Sudan for Expanded Immunization Review
The World Health Organization (WHO) has dispatched a mission to Sudan to evaluate the country’s immunization-related disease surveillance under the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The field assessment begins Friday and will cover key states over a four-day period. Ismail…
Resumption of Sudan–Turkey Power Project Seen as Boost for Eastern Sudan
Sudan and Turkey have agreed to resume construction on the second phase of the Kalanayeb Electricity Project in Red Sea State, a development expected to significantly improve power supply in the region. Energy Minister Mu’tasim Ibrahim Ahmed assured Turkish energy…
Sudan Looks to China for Digital Development Support
Sudan is stepping up efforts to transform its digital sector, with Digital Transformation and Communications Minister Ahmed Dardiri Gandour meeting his Chinese counterpart Li Licheng in Addis Ababa during the China–Africa Digital Cooperation Forum. The discussions highlighted Sudan’s ambition to…
Authorities Warn of Life-Threatening Flooding in White Nile, Khartoum, and Nile River
Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has issued a stark warning of extreme flooding risks in three states, predicting that surging waters from the Blue and White Niles will swell rivers and floodplains from Saturday until Monday night. Officials urged…