Stories from Khartoum · Sudan

The Sudanese cabinet has issued a decision to ban the import of dozens of goods classified as non-essential or non-urgent. The decision is described as a strategic necessity under current circumstances to manage economic pressures. The ban specifically targets non-essential items, including cosmetic products. The decision follows pressure on imports from the central bank. The government aims to avoid negative economic consequences while implementing the ban. Journalist Rashid Oshi stated that the import ban is intended to alleviate market congestion and strengthen the Sudanese pound against major currencies. The move aims to reduce inflation rates and stimulate market activity following the impact of the war economy. The decision follows economic disruption caused by ongoing conflict.

World Health Organization reports indicate health workers face potential depletion of life-saving supplies due to the ongoing war. Malnutrition levels are rising as aid agencies struggle to secure essential resources.

Approximately half of the Sudanese population is currently dependent on food assistance to survive. People are prioritizing basic nutrition and seeking humanitarian assistance as part of daily life.

The Sudanese capital of Khartoum has been partially reclaimed by the government. Correspondent Moritz Behrend reported that daily life is gradually returning to the region surrounding the capital. Nearly 12 million people remain displaced due to the ongoing conflict.

A civil war in Sudan has been ongoing for over three years. Nearly 12 million people are currently displaced. Widespread hunger is reported in many areas. The conflict in Sudan has been ravaging the country since April 2023. A hospital and a gas station located 40 km south of Khartoum were hit during recent strikes. The affected locality was previously a stronghold for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum state before being retaken by the army. The conflict remains highly visible in the urban landscape. Reports from areas near Khartoum indicate widespread destruction and instances of torture. Residents have shared stories of losing family members and facing interrogation. Some communities near the Blue Nile are attempting to rebuild despite the ongoing conflict. Survivors reported being tortured and losing family members during the conflict.

Khartoum International Airport has received its first commercial international flight since the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan. The flight carried 300 Sudanese citizens returning to their home country.

Unicef has issued a rare emergency appeal for five million children in Sudan. The children are facing mass illness and trauma due to the ongoing civil war. Reports indicate children are being recruited as soldiers, abused, or killed. The appeal is being triggered by the extreme severity of the humanitarian crisis. The agency noted that mass sickness and trauma are widespread among the youth population. Children in the country are suffering from malnutrition, disease, and trauma caused by the ongoing civil war. This specific alarm is described as an extremely rare action taken only during severe crises.

Mining activities have resumed in border areas between Sudan, Libya, and Egypt. The report noted that gasoline prices have reached 36.5 million Egyptian pounds per gallon. Displaced persons are returning to Khartoum despite collapsing services. Real estate market activity is being driven largely by female brokers in mining regions. Mining activities have resumed in the Al-Geneina area of West Darfur. The resumption follows a period of conflict in the region. Local efforts are reportedly focused on serving Sudanese refugees in the post-war context. The specific scale of the mining operations was not detailed.

The Sudanese Federation of Chambers of Industry reported that approximately 1,800 industrial facilities have been damaged due to the ongoing conflict. Economic expert Mohammed Al-Nair is calling for urgent solutions and the immediate commencement of a process to rescue the industrial sector. Economist Mohamed Al-Nair has called for an immediate start to a process to rescue the industrial sector. He noted that factories are currently able to operate during the day but require electricity at night to remain productive. Al-Nair stated that the future of the Sudanese industrial sector depends on how seriously the state addresses these challenges. He urged the government to coordinate with power authorities to remove obstacles facing the sector. An ongoing electricity crisis is paralyzing factories across Sudan.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has damaged medical facilities and infrastructure. The destruction has forced medical students to seek training elsewhere. The source noted that existing networks are being utilized to manage the crisis. Since October, no peanuts have left Sudan for the Chinese market. In the previous season, Sudan had sold more than 160,000 tonnes to its partner. This disruption has impacted the availability of African peanuts on the market.