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Sudan’s official gold exports in the first six months of 2026 have matched the total volume officially exported throughout 2025, Minister of Minerals Nour al-Dayem Taha said on Sunday. Taha attributed the increase to tighter government controls and measures aimed at directing more gold production through formal banking channels. His comments followed a meeting with […]
Sudan has announced a full exemption of customs duties on solar energy systems as authorities seek to promote alternative power solutions amid a severe electricity crisis. The Customs Force Media Department said on Tuesday, August 4, that the decision was aimed at encouraging the adoption of solar energy and reducing costs for importers and investors. […]
Sudan imported more than $274 million worth of medicines during the first half of 2026 as authorities work to improve drug availability amid a worsening healthcare crisis caused by the ongoing conflict. The National Fund for Medical Supplies (NFMS) said the country’s medicine availability has increased to more than 70 per cent, with supplies secured […]
Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, chaired the country’s first security Council meeting since the Army regained control of several areas in North Kordofan, reviewing the security situation and ongoing military operations. The meeting, held in Khartoum on Sunday, August 2, assessed the progress of military operations and measures to strengthen security and stability, […]
Türkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace efforts, humanitarian assistance and post-conflict reconstruction in Sudan following talks between the two countries’ Foreign Ministers Hakan Fidan and Mohieddin Salem in Ankara on Tuesday, July 28. Fidan said Türkiye would continue to back efforts to end the conflict, meet the humanitarian needs of the Sudanese people […]
The Arab League and Sudan have begun preparations for a comprehensive reconstruction plan aimed at rebuilding the country’s transport infrastructure and supporting economic recovery after years of conflict. The initiative, announced in Khartoum on July 27, 2026, will prioritize smart and sustainable transport systems as a key component of Sudan’s post-war reconstruction efforts. The country’s […]
The Sudanese Army says it has regained full control of the strategic Export road linking Khartoum to North Kordofan after two days of intense fighting with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement on Sunday, July 26, the Army said its troops captured the areas of Um Qurfa and Jarigakh, inflicting heavy casualties on […]
A Sudanese Army drone strike has killed several displaced civilians in Sudan’s Blue Nile region, according to rights group Emergency Lawyers. The group said the attack occurred on Thursday, July 23, 2026, when a drone targeted a gathering of displaced people in the southern Badia area of Blue Nile State. Preliminary reports indicate that dozens […]
Sudan has received a new power generation barge at Port Sudan as authorities seek to increase electricity supply and reduce prolonged blackouts affecting several parts of the country. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum announced this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, that the barge, owned by Nawawi Company, will begin operations after technical preparations are completed. […]
Sudan’s Ministry of Energy and Oil has attributed the country’s worsening electricity crisis to a combination of factors, including the suspension of power imports from Ethiopia, technical challenges and damage to key infrastructure. In a statement issued on 21 July 2026, the ministry said power outages had intensified in Khartoum and other states, with some […]