Opinion

Al-Rafee’ Bashir Al-Shafee I. A Civilisational Crossroads Many observers—across cultures and belief systems—sense that the modern global order is experiencing deep strain. Political polarisation, widening…

By Rashid Abdelrahim In 1990, the great Sudanese singer Mohammed Wardi travelled to southern Sudan and performed for soldiers of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement and thousands of refugees at Atiang Camp. Attendance was said to have…

Major General of Police Dr Najm al-Din Abdelrahim First, we say: "Indeed, we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return." The calamity is grave, the loss immense, and the sorrow profound following the drowning of 25 people from…

Dr Ismail Sati This story did not begin in Khartoum or on a battlefield, but in the summer of 1995, inside Building 1715 of the Aramco compound in Dhahran. There, Rob Rice, a Scottish-British friend, handed me a small red-covered…

Mohannad Awad Mahmoud Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s visit to Addis Ababa on 11 February 2026 did not take place within the framework of routine bilateral diplomacy. Rather, it appeared to be a carefully calibrated…

Dr Ammar Abkar Abdallah This article is based on the official statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Arab Republic of Egypt yesterday (13 February 2026), announcing a…

Dr Mohamed Awad Mohamed Metwally At this pivotal historical juncture, the Sudanese economy can no longer afford the politics of “palliatives” or reliance on conditional grants. It must instead recalibrate its golden compass…

Ramadan Ahmed In a previous article, I explored the growing influence of social media on official decision-making and how it has evolved into an effective instrument of public pressure—sometimes capable of exposing errors and prompting…

Mohammed Abdel Rahim Jawish The Sudanese economy experienced significant growth and notable increases in gross domestic product following the export of oil. However, the failure to fully transition to electronic payment systems has…

Dr Marwa Qabbani Strategic Planning and Digital Transformation Expert Sudan faces significant weaknesses in its banking culture and financial inclusion. Banking services have remained confined to limited segments of society, while the…