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CNN Names Women’s Rights Activist Hala Al Karib Among World’s 30 Gender Equality Defenders
Mar 13, 2024Hala Al Karib, a Sudanese women’s rights activist and Regional Director of Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network, has been named among the world’s 30 gender equality defenders by multinational news... -
WeCare Raises USD100,000 to Aid Sudan’s Recovery Efforts
Mar 12, 2024WeCare, under the leadership of Saad Kassis Mohamed, has successfully raised USD100,000 through SilverLake Capital to extend crucial assistance to Sudan during its time of need. The funds are dedicated to aiding the reconstruction of homes... -
Is the Sudanese Army Advancing or is the RSF Receding?
Mar 11, 2024The ongoing war in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, the de facto ruler of Sudan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), has... -
Ramadan Preparations: A Comparison of Oman’s Drana and Sudan’s Kham Al Ramad
Mar 10, 2024In a reflection of cultural richness and communal spirit, the traditions of Oman’s Drana and Sudan’s Kham Al Ramad converge in these days preceding the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to begin around 11 March 2024.... -
Reem Gaafar’s “A Mouth Full of Salt” Coming Out on 9 April
Mar 9, 2024Saqi Books announces the release of the much-anticipated debut novel by prize-winning Sudanese author Reem Gaafar. A Mouth Full of Salt is set to be released on 9 April 2024. A Mouth Full of Salt follows three... -
Art in a Time of War: The New Chapter for Sudanese Artists
Mar 7, 2024In the midst of the challenges faced in Sudan, phrases such as ‘the experience of being broken is an opportunity to reshape yourself’ serves as a profound source of encouragement to keep moving forward despite the obstacles.... -
The 126th Anniversary of the Camel Stamp
Mar 5, 2024The first of March 2024 marks the 126th anniversary of the issuance of Sudan’s first postage stamp, Al Jamal Stamp (the Camel Stamp), on 1 March 1898, a symbol similar to the flag and national anthem,... -
Remembering Dr Bushra Ibnauf
Mar 3, 2024In 2008, American-Sudanese Dr Bushra Ibnauf Sulieman, with four other Sudanese doctors who completed their medical training in the USA, established the Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA) to serve those in need in Sudan, mainly targeting... -
SAMA: Localisation of Humanitarian Relief
Feb 25, 2024Localisation of humanitarian relief focuses on involving local communities in the response to humanitarian crises. This recognises their intimate knowledge and proximity to affected people. The Sudanese American Medical Association (SAMA), a nonprofit organisation founded in... -
Eleven Lions Rescued from Sudan Find New Home in South Africa
Feb 21, 2024Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS transferred eleven lions from Sudan to LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa on 16 February 2024. In November 2023, FOUR PAWS evacuated 48 wild animals from the middle of...