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Reem Gaafar’s “A Mouth Full of Salt” Coming Out on 9 April
Art in a Time of War: The New Chapter for Sudanese Artists
The Derik Cultural Festival 2023 Embraces Diversity
Books
Reem Gaafar’s “A Mouth Full of Salt” Coming Out on 9 April
Zeinab Badawi Announces Publication of Her First Book “An African History of Africa”
New Book “100 Sudanese Verbs for Beginners” is All You Need to Master Verbs in Sudanese Arabic
Creative Writing
In Her First Book, Roaa Nizar Writes ‘To All Who Exist’
On What it Means to be Sudani: An Introspection
Crying for Omar
Photography
‘Modern Sudan’ Photography Competition Launched
‘Sudan Protests’: Regional Winner of the 2022 World Press Photo Contest
Introducing Food Stylist Thuraya Mahmoud
Society
Colourism and Skin Bleaching in South Sudan
Modesty in Sudan | Part III: Facing Patriarchal Power
The Natural Hair Movement in Sudan
Travel
Atbara: The Cradle of the Sudan Uprising
Top 10 Travel Destinations for Sudanese
Sudan: A Home Away from Home
Interviews
Tahani Ajak: The Unknown Helping Hand of Sudan’s Refugee Camps
Interview with Reem Gaafar, The First Sudanese to Win The Island Prize for African Novels
Ghost Season: A Debut Novel By Fatin Abbas
Foreigners’ Perspective
From Nimiti Paradise to Sand Dunes Dreamland
Five Things I Miss About Sudan
Sudan: A Home Away from Home
Science and Technology
Introducing Pesabase: Revolutionising Sending Money to South Sudan
Remembering Dr Bushra Ibnauf
Climate Education in Sudan: An Unattainable Dream
Technology
Introducing Pesabase: Revolutionising Sending Money to South Sudan
Shakheto: Sudanese Team at 2023 Hult Prize Challenge
Blockchain for Cross-border Remittances in Sudan: A Humanitarian Approach
Health
Remembering Dr Bushra Ibnauf
B’Sarahah: New Initiative Tackling Mental Health in Sudan
Period Poverty in Sudan
Business and Economy
Videos
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Sudan News
Omdurman Protest Achieves Largest Anti-Government Protest of the Sudan Uprising
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500 Words Magazine
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Jan 10, 2019
On Wednesday, 9 January 2019, Sudan witnessed its largest anti-government protest of the ongoing Sudan uprising, which began on 19 December 2018 over shortages and rising prices of essential commodities. Over 20,000 protesters in Omdurman marched...
Sudan’s Independence Day — A March to the Downfall of the Regime
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Afnan Hassab
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Dec 31, 2018
The first day of the new year marks Sudan’s Independence Day, which is celebrated as a national holiday with elaborate festivities across Sudan. On 1 January 1956, Sudan gained its independence from the British ruling, coinciding Sudan’s Independence Day...
Why is the First and Former Flag of Sudan Resurfacing on Social Media?
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Ola Diab
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Dec 27, 2018
Due to what happened in Sudan, which is one of the biggest suppliers in the world, Poland has noticed a sharp increase in the prices of basic commodities such as bread and fuel, which has led...
Sudan’s Protests Enter Seventh Day
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Yousra Khalil
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Dec 25, 2018
Thousands have taken to the streets of Sudan, demanding an end to Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir’s 30-year military dictatorship. Shortages and steep increase in prices of basic commodities such as bread and fuel triggered the...
Sudan Protests Spread Beyond Sudan
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Dec 24, 2018
Peaceful demonstrations have been organised at Sudanese embassies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, USA, UK and France between 22 and 25 December. Protests in Sudan began on 19 December over rising prices such as bread and fuel,...
Bas, J Cole, Sinkane and More Show Support for the People of Sudan
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Dec 23, 2018
Sudanese-American rapper Bas, American rapper J Cole, Sudanese-American musician Sinkane, American journalist Nicholas Kristof, Yemeni singer Balqees Fathi, and other celebrities and journalists from around the world have gone on social media to express their support as...
Protests Erupt Across Sudan Over Economic Woes
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Dec 21, 2018
Protests have begun to erupt in Sudan since 19 December over rising prices of commodities such as bread and fuel, both subsidised by the government. Protesters are calling for the overthrow of Sudanese President Omar Al...
Sudan’s Economy – Where We Stand
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Suliman Fadlelbari
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Dec 20, 2018
For as long as most millennials can remember, the Sudanese economy has been a source of grievance. Prices have always been too high and salaries too low. In addition, commodities such as gas, flour, fruits and vegetables,...
Sudanese Twitter: Accounts You Should Follow
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Dec 17, 2018
If you are on Twitter and want to stay up-to-date with the latest news or stories on Sudan, and what’s trending, these are Twitter accounts you should follow: Hashtag Sudan @hash_sudan Hashtag Sudan shares trending hashtags,...
TIME Magazine Names Sudanese Journalist Amal Habbani Amongst 2018 ‘Person of the Year’
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Dec 16, 2018
TIME Magazine has named Sudanese journalist Amal Habbani in its 2018 ‘Person of the Year’ amongst several journalists who have been targeted for their work. TIME Magazine revealed its ‘2018 Person of the Year‘ on 11 December...
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