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SWEA: Empowering Sudanese Women Economists
Dec 9, 2020In the midst of a pandemic, and an ongoing political and economic crisis in Sudan, a platform to empower and advance Sudanese women economists was born. The Sudanese Women Economists Association (SWEA) was founded in June... -
Renewable Energy and Climate Change in Sudan
Dec 6, 2020Sudan is taking a new step towards sustainability as it witnessed the launching of the first photovoltaic (PV) power station located near the city centre of El Fashir City in North Darfur State. Although operating since... -
Famous Sudanese Singer Hamad Al Rayah Dies of COVID-19
Dec 1, 2020Famous Sudanese singer Hamad Al Rayah has died in Khartoum, Sudan on the early morning of 1 December 2020 at the age of 80, succumbing to the coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Born in 1940 in Tuti Island,... -
Former Prime Minister Sadiq Al Mahdi Dies of COVID-19
Nov 26, 2020Former Prime Minister Sadiq Al Mahdi has died on Thursday, 26 November 2020 at the age of 84 from the coronavirus infection (COVID-19), three weeks after being admitted to hospital in the UAE for treatment. Born... -
Ahmad Hikmat: A Vigorous Voice in Sudan’s Media and Music Industries
Nov 23, 2020When it comes to Sudan’s developing media industry, as well as its thriving music scene, a name that usually pops up is Ahmad Hikmat, popularly known as DJ Afrodiziac. The 33-year-old DJ wears many hats in... -
The Special Effects Makeup (SFX) Artists of Sudan
Nov 19, 2020Monsters, aliens, magical and mystical creatures, and cartoon or comic book characters come to life on film thanks to the art of special effects (SFX) makeup. However, beyond screens of films such as Dracula, Frankenstein, The... -
“You Will Die At Twenty” Becomes First-Ever Sudanese Film Submitted to the Oscars
Nov 18, 2020The much-acclaimed Sudanese film, You Will Die at Twenty, by Sudanese director and screenwriter Amjad Abu Alala, has entered the 93rd Academy Awards (the Oscars) race for the first time as the country’s first Best International Feature Film... -
Introducing SFX Makeup Artist Reinan Koubani
Nov 17, 2020Her face is bloody, bruised, and distorted. However, it’s not real. It’s just makeup – mind-boggling special effects makeup (SFX). In recent years, SFX makeup has become a well-admired and sought-after career and talent. This field... -
Sudan Mourns the Loss of Sheikh Noreen Mohamed Sadeeq
Nov 7, 2020On Friday, 6 November 2020, Sheikh Noreen Mohamed Sadeeq passed away in a car accident along with other students as they were returning from da’wah, which is a call to bring believers, individuals and communities to... -
Sudanese and South Sudanese Amongst 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2020 List
Nov 4, 2020Avance Media and Africa Youth Awards, a leading PR and rating firm, have announced the 5th annual publication of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2020. The list is curated to recognise young Africans for their...