-
SIFF 2020: And The Winners Are
Jan 29, 2020The sixth edition of Sudan Independent Film Festival (SIFF) came to a close with an award ceremony on Monday, 27 January 2020 at Comboni College. The SIFF Jury Team Special Award was awarded to Sudanese filmmaker... -
Protests at UAE Embassy in Sudan Against Exploitation of Sudanese Workers
Jan 27, 2020Dozens of protesters have gathered at the UAE Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan on Sunday, 26 January 2020 to protest against an Emirati company called UAE Black Shield Security Services that has been accused of falsely hiring... -
Sixth Edition of Sudan Independent Film Festival Commences
Jan 23, 2020The sixth edition of the Sudan Independent Film Festival (SIFF) has commenced with an opening ceremony on 21 January 2020 at El-Sunut Park. Held annually by Sudan Film Factory, SIFF will run until 27 January 2020... -
Campaign Launched to Save Malnourished Lions in Khartoum Park
Jan 20, 2020An campaign has launched online to save five severely malnourished lions in Al Qurashi Family Park in Khartoum, Sudan. The park, which is located between Khartoum 2 and Khartoum 3, keeps the five lions in small... -
Olla Sidi Crowned Miss Nation 2019
Jan 13, 2020Model, actress and entrepreneur Olla Sidi has been crowned Miss Nation 2019 where she competed as Miss Nation Sudan in the annual beauty pageant in Dubai, the UAE on 31 December 2019. She is followed by... -
MIZIZI Releases New Soccer Jersey Paying Homage to the Sudan Uprising
Jan 12, 2020MIZIZI, a US-based streetwear brand for the African Diaspora, announces the arrival of its new Sudan Soccer Jersey dedicated to Sudan and its uprising. The jersey has been available for purchase online since 1 January 2020,... -
Olla Sidi Competing as Miss Nation Sudan 2019
Dec 15, 2019Model, actress and entrepreneur Olla Sidi is competing as Miss Nation Sudan in the annual beauty pageant, Miss Nation. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, Sidi moved between Saudi Arabia and the United States, and then... -
South Sudanese-Australian Adut Akech Named ‘Model of the Year’ at the 2019 Fashion Awards
Dec 8, 2019South Sudanese-Australian model Adut Akech Bior has officially been named “Model of the Year” by the British Fashion Council (BFC) at its 2019 Fashion Awards, which took place in London at the Royal Albert Hall on... -
Sudan Repeals Public Order Laws – A Step Forward for Women’s Rights
Dec 2, 2019Sudan has repealed a restrictive public order law that controlled how women acted and dressed in public. Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced the much-applauded move on 29 November 2019. The abolition of the Public Order Law by... -
“You Will Die At Twenty” Receives Audience Award at Ajyal Film Festival
Nov 24, 2019The much-acclaimed Sudanese film, You Will Die at Twenty, by Sudanese director and screenwriter Amjad Abu Alala, has received the Audience Award at the seventh edition of Ajyal Film Festival in Doha, Qatar on 23 November 2019....
