November 16, 2022
Sudan: People 'Desperate and Afraid' As Economy Becomes Increasingly Fragile
Economic analyst Khalid Saad said that low inflation does not necessarily indicate that the economic situation is good, explaining economic indicators will only recover once there… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Sudan: Sudan Fuel Price Rise Sign of 'Chaotic Economic Policies'
On Thursday, the price of petrol increased by almost 20 per cent, while the price of diesel increased by seven per cent as announced by the Ministry of Energy and Mining. The… Read more »
Sudan: How the Sudanese Military Worsened the Fuel Crisis to Justify Their Coup
At a time when fuel prices rise further, Sudan In The News published an investigation in which whistle-blowers in Sudan's oil industry reveal that the military intentionally… Read more »
November 06, 2022
Sudan: CBOS - 'Sudan Deficit Reaches Record High, Exports Lower Than Ever'
The Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS) reported that the trade deficit has reached $3.5 billion during the current third quarter of this fiscal year. The trade deficit reflects Sudan's… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Sudan: Pipeline Sabotage in Kordofan Shuts Sudan Oil Refinery
A major section of the Khartoum Petroleum Refinery that processes Nile Blend crude oil has been shut down after sabotage to the pipeline in the area of Kharasana in Keilak, West… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Sudan: Residents Protest Mining Company Activities in Rivel Nile State
The sit-in in Abu Hamad, River Nile state, to demand the expulsion of mining companies from the area of El Fida, continued yesterday for the sixth day. Read more »
Sudan: Crops Threatened By Pests, Prices, and Herders
Groundnut and sesame crop harvests in South Kordofan are under "major threat" said a minister of the state government in an interview with Radio Dabanga. In Central Darfur,… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Sudan: Economists Blame Military Junta for Economic Woes
The October 25, 2021, military coup and the close relationships between military companies and Sudanese businessmen are the root causes of Sudan's current economic crisis, economic… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Sudan: Sudan Taxes to Be Amended Further in 2023 Amidst Waves of Protests
On Sunday, the Council of Ministers approved the proposal of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning to amend the income tax on businesses and real estate profits and the… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Sudan: Economic Crisis - Finance Minister Returns From Washington With Support Pledges
Sudan's Minister of Finance Jibril Ibrahim confirmed that the World Bank has promised to provide humanitarian support to Sudan. The minister acknowledged "the impact of the 2021… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Sudan: Report - 'Dismal Performance of Sudan Economy Will Continue If Military Rule Persists'
After the Sudanese economy showed 'dismal performance' in the first half of the 2022 financial year, a report published by the transparency monitor Sudan Transparency and Policy… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Sudan: Trader Strikes Continue, More Market Closures to Come
Traders and merchants in El Gedaref and White Nile state went on strike again yesterday to protest a tenfold tax increase. Strikes have been announced in South Kordofan and El… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Sudan: North Kordofan - Transport Tariffs Remain the Same Despite Fuel Price Drop
People in the capital of El Obeid in North Kordofan state demanded authorities to reduce the value of the internal transportation tariff yesterday, due to the drop in the price of… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Teachers Accuse Finance Ministry of Salary U-Turn
The Sudanese Teachers Committee accused the Federal Ministry of Finance of reneging the specifics of the financial reimbursement arrangement agreed upon in April, according to a… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Sudan: Lorry Drivers 'Face 600% Transit Fee Increase'
Lorry drivers in Sudan threatened to close all bridges in the capital today, in order to protest the 600 per cent increase in transit fees. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Sudan: 'Fuel Price Drop Will Have Minimal Effect On Sudan Economy'
A reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel, announced by Sudan's Ministry of Energy and Oil, that came into effect at 15:00 yesterday, will bring little relief to consumers,… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Sudan: Sudanese Electricity Workers Lift Strike Following Agreement On Salaries
The Sudanese electricity workers who laid down their tools again on Sunday to demand the implementation of the new salary structure, yesterday lifted their strike after reaching an… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Sudan: Tax Increases and Salary Issues Spark More Strikes
The wave of strikes in Sudan continues in full force. Traders and Merchants went on strike in several states to protest exorbitant tax increases, a new strategy of the government… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Sudan: Market Closures Spread Across the Country Amid Economic Insecurity
In protest against tax increases by state governments in Sudan, markets in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, El Gedaref, capital of El Gedaref state, and Ed Damazin, capital of… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Sudan: Working Sudanese Unable to Make Ends Meet As Economy Founders
Rising costs of transport, food, and basic commodities are putting immense pressure on Sudanese consumers, as the Sudanese Pound continues to waiver against major international… Read more »
Sudan: 12 Miners Still Missing After North Darfur Shaft Collapse
Eight bodies have been retrieved from the rubble, while 12 miners are still unaccounted for after a shaft collapsed in the Jebel Amer gold mining area of El Sereif locality in… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Sudan: Junior Doctors Continue Their Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
Junior doctors continued their nationwide strike, which is now on its tenth day. The doctors in training have been on strike because their salaries have not been paid for eight… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Sudan: Strikes Over Unpaid Wages and 2022 Salaries Continue
Sudan's strikes over unpaid salaries and the failure of authorities to implement the promised 2022 salary structure continue. Junior doctors extended their strike for another three… Read more »
Sudan: Economist Warns of 'Revolution of the Hungry' If Inflation Is Not Addressed
In an interview with Radio Dabanga, economic expert Sidgi Kaballo described Sudan's inflation figures as "disturbing" and warned of a 'revolution of the hungry' if the root causes… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Sudan: Strikes Over Exorbitant Tax Increases and Economic Struggles
Workers and traders went on strike in various parts of Sudan in the past few days to protest increased taxes and high fines. Workers also protested over unpaid salaries and the… Read more »