February 28, 2023
Sudan: Economist - Factories Will Go Bust If Tariff Increases Go Ahead
The recent decision by Sudan's Ministry of Energy and Oil to increase customs tariffs* on imported goods by up to 20 per cent, has been described by economist Osman Kheiry, as… Read more »
Sudan: Activists Stand Firm Against 'Toxic, Monopolistic' Mining Practices
South Darfur activists staged a protest vigil in front of the secretariat of the state government in Nyala on Monday, to condemn the practices of the mining company that operates… Read more »
February 26, 2023
Sudan: Poverty in Sudan Rises to 65 Percent
The Director of the Sudan's Commission for Social Security, Solidarity, and Poverty Reduction, Ezeldin El Safi, met with delegates from the United Nations in Khartoum on Thursday,… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Sudan: Road Closure Threat As Mining Company Charges Activists and Refuses to Obey Agreement
The Delgo Mining Company is pressing charges against five protesters in Sudan's Northern State for 'causing the suspension of a gold mining plant', which uses the highly toxic… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Sudan: Transparency and Policy Tracker Report Calls Economic Situation 'Grim'
A new report by the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker(STPT) states that the "December 2018 revolution created space to pursue major economic reforms. However, that space was… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Sudan: New Anti-Gold Mining Protests in Red Sea State As Military 'Procrastinates'
Karrar Askar, a member of the protest committee against gold mining in Dordeib, Red Sea state, accused commanders of the 45th Infantry Brigade of procrastinating with regard to… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Sudan: Khartoum Bus Owners Plan Open Strike
The Executive Office of Public Transport Owners and Drivers in Khartoum are planning an open strike to reject increases in licensing fees and traffic fines announced by the… Read more »
February 18, 2023
Sudan: No Irrigation Water for Farmers in Northern El Gezira
Farmers in the northern section ofthe El Gezira Agricultural Schemecomplain of an acuteshortage of waterneeded toirrigate their crops. Read more »
February 15, 2023
Sudan: Protests Against Gold Mining Continue in Sudan Red Sea State
The Port Sudan-Kassala highway near Dordeib in Red Sea state remained closed yesterday after protestors decided to extend their roadblocks due to a lack of reaction from… Read more »
Sudan: Economists Accuse Sudan Authorities of 'Secrecy' Over National 2023 Budget
Economists are accusing the Sudanese authorities of a "lack of transparency" for failing to publish the 2023 national budget after it was approved by the Sovereignty Council and… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Teachers Committee Calls Promises to Pay Salaries 'Political Fraud'
Despite an announcement that Sudan will begin paying their outstanding dues and delayed salaries, the national teachers' strike has continued into its ninth week, accusing the… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Sudan: More Anti-Gold Mining Protests As Cyanide Poses Environmental and Health Risk
People in Sirba in West Darfur have called on the state authorities to intervene and stop illegal mining excavations in the area in which toxic cyanide is used. In Red Sea state,… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Sudan: Weather Station Strike Affects Seven Airports
The Sudanese Meteorological Corporation has been on strike for seven weeks in Sudan, meanwhile, the nationwide state schoolteachers' strike entered its eighth week on Sunday. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Sudan: Economic Situation 'Remains Poor', 2023 Budget 'Vague' - Experts
Sudan's macroeconomic situation remainedpoor in January, FEWS NET reported on Wednesday. Economists criticise the national budget for this year for its lack of clarity. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Sudan: Illegal Logging, Locusts, and Livestock Grazing Threaten Environment and Agriculture in Darfur
Native administration leaders, activists, and other people in Reheid El Berdi locality, South Darfur, have reported illegal logging for firewood and charcoal, along with threats to… Read more »
Sudan: Finance Minister Criticised for Lack of Clarity in New Sudan Budget
As Sudan witnessed protests demanding improvements in health and education, Economist Haisam Mohamed Fathi told Radio Dabanga that the 2023 national budget, approved by the Council… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Sudan: More Tension Around Mining in Sudan's Red Sea State
Areas in Halayeb and Jubeit El Ma'aden in the northern part of Red Sea state are witnessing tensions due to the behaviour of mining companies. The El Bishariyin Youth Secretariat… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Sudan: Striking Sudan Teachers Reach Agreement With Khartoum Govt
The Sudanese Teachers Committee, whose members have been participating in months of strike action, announced on Thursday that an agreement has been reached with the authorities in… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Sudan: Economist - 'Little Hope for National Budget'
Hasan Bashir, a professor of economics at El Nilein University, has expressed doubt over the efficacy of the recently leaked* information concerning the development of a balanced… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Sudan: Experts Urge Creation of 'Value Chain' for Sudan's Leather Industry
Experts at the Nyala Trade and Investment Fair in the South Darfur capital have warned of the government's neglect of Sudan's leather industry. They urge the implementation of a… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Sudan: Sudanese Teachers Already Discussing 'Next Steps' After Strike, University Protests Continue
Teachers in Khartoum are already discussing "the next steps" to take after the end date of their three-week-long strike action as they are not expecting any positive responses from… Read more »
January 03, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Teachers' Strikes to Continue This Week
The Sudan Teachers' Strike Committee announced that the general strike of schoolteachers will continue this week, after having embarked on strikes last month. Authorities try to… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Sudan: Further Strikes to Demand Higher Wages Announced Throughout Sudan
University lecturers in Sudan embarked on a strike on Tuesday to protest the Sudanese government leaving a new salary structure out of the current year's budget, as teachers' and… Read more »
January 08, 2023
Sudan: 'Disappointing' Stalemate As Sudan Teachers' Strike Continues
The Sudanese Teachers Committee (STC) decided to continue with the comprehensive strike and closure of schools for a period of three weeks, from January 8 until January 28. In a… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Financial Analyst Denounces 'Doubling of Services Fees'
According to financial analyst Hafiz Ismail, the current Minister of Finance should be dismissed. A new government is to review his finance policies "that turned into collecting… Read more »