Science and Technology
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Culture and Society in South Sudan in the Face of Climate Change
Oct 29, 2024The displacement of human populations takes place as a result of many factors. Although war and conflict are currently the main factor for forced displacement, natural causes and weather-related disasters also force people to leave their... -
A Surgeon’s Legacy: Remembering Dr Isam Osman
Sep 29, 2024Dr Isam Osman, who led the Vascular and Endovascular Department at King Saud Medical City in Riyadh, KSA, passed away suddenly on 29 September 2023 at the age of 59, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of... -
Introducing Pesabase: Revolutionising Sending Money to South Sudan
Apr 25, 2024In today’s global economy, remittances serve as a vital link connecting families and supporting livelihoods across borders. However, sending money to countries like South Sudan often entails navigating through a maze of challenges, from high fees... -
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... -
Climate Education in Sudan: An Unattainable Dream
Feb 15, 2024Today marks 10 months since war began in Sudan, more than 7.4 million people – about 15% of the total population of the country – have fled their homes since the war began on 15 April... -
Is Options Trading Halal?
Aug 22, 2023Binary options trading is quite the puzzle for the Islamic society. The biggest question is whether binary options trading is halal, or lawful or permitted under Islamic law, and is this kind of trading allowed by... -
B’Sarahah: New Initiative Tackling Mental Health in Sudan
Aug 10, 2023A new initiative called B’Sarahah has launched, which is an online platform to provide a community hub for Sudanese with mental health disorders. B’Sarahah Initiative was established in 2022 by 23-year-old Samah Hashim Musa Hashim, who... -
Shakheto: Sudanese Team at 2023 Hult Prize Challenge
Aug 7, 2023In the midst of war in Sudan, a team of young Sudanese girls is determined to embark on a journey of victory at the prestigious 2023 Hult Prize Challenge. Hult Prize is a foundation that allows young... -
Blockchain for Cross-border Remittances in Sudan: A Humanitarian Approach
Jun 22, 2023Using blockchain is one of the safest, fastest, and low-cost ways to send money anywhere across the world. As every transaction can be verified quickly with technology, worldwide blockchain payments are expected to reach USD10 bn... -
Period Poverty in Sudan
Jun 15, 2023Every year on 9 June, National No Apologies Period Day is celebrated. This day seeks to dismantle the stigmatism and shame that surrounds periods or menstruations. In Sudan, stigma surrounds periods, and in communities in rural...