Opinion

Mohannad Awad Mahmoud Sesame in Sudan was never just a cash crop; for decades, it symbolised a core competitive advantage, a major source of foreign currency, and a sector linking rural livelihoods to the global…

Dr Mohamed Awad Mohamed Metwally The recent Council of Ministers decisions to ban the import of a wide range of goods carry both tragic and pivotal dimensions in Sudan’s current economic landscape. They oscillate…

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dr Eng. Jaafar Ahmed Khalifa I have previously addressed appeals to the above authorities in a series of articles—some focused on enhancing the role of solar energy in resolving the electricity crisis that…

Dr. Ismail Sati In wars, the most dangerous thing reported is not a lie… but half-truths. This is precisely what some Arab channels are doing in their coverage of the war in the Sudan: a discourse that appears professional, but…

Osama Mukhtar In a move reflecting China’s commitment to promoting international fairness and equity, the zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries will come into effect tomorrow, May 1st. This policy has not only garnered official…

Dr Inas Mohamed Ahmed The war has now entered its fourth year—bitter years in which millions of Sudanese have endured the full anguish of conflict: displacement, exile, and the collapse of basic services. They have lost loved ones; their…

Mohannad Awad Mahmoud In January 2018, at the height of official concern over deteriorating economic conditions, a five-page analytical report was presented within a specialised policy centre. It offered an early reading of where the…

Habib Allah Abdel Wahab It is well understood among practitioners and observers of foreign trade that banning or restricting the import of certain goods is often a positive trade policy. In most cases, it aims to support domestic…

Fouad Qabbani Sudan is currently going through an extremely difficult phase, marked by tension in many areas. These conditions do not allow for random, individualistic decision-making—especially on matters affecting people’s livelihoods,…

By Rashid Abdel Rahim Is Al-Nour Qubba’s move to join the government a defection from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), or is it part of an agreement with the government? To answer this, we can compare the peace agreements the…