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Sudan is a country in north-eastern Africa, bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the north-east, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the south-west, Chad to the west and Libya to the north-west. The capital is Khartoum, located at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers. Sudan has a population of about 45-million and is the third-largest country in Africa by area. The economy is dominated by agriculture, livestock and oil production, though oil revenues declined sharply after South Sudan's independence in 2011 took most of the oilfields. The currency is the Sudanese pound. Sudan is a republic, though it has experienced prolonged periods of military rule and civil conflict. The country is a member of the African Union and the Arab League. Key agricultural regions include the states of North Kordofan, South Kordofan, Blue Nile, North Darfur and South Darfur, which are significant for crop and livestock production but have also been affected by conflict and food insecurity. Since 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, causing widespread displacement, economic collapse and acute food insecurity across much of the country. The conflict has severely disrupted farming, trade and humanitarian access, particularly in Darfur and Kordofan.

Sudan Updates


MTN delivers strong Q1 results
12th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed MTN Group on Tuesday reported a strong first quarter performance as the group executes on its Ambition 2030 strategy. During the three months to March 31, MTN Group earnings before... 


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Perseus reports strong operational performance
23rd April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining has reported a strong operational performance for the quarter ended March 31, which resulted in a cash and bullion balance of $817-million. Perseus reports that... 


The Port of Durban
Africa faces sharper growth slowdown if Middle East conflict drags on, report warns
2nd April 2026 By: Reuters

African economies face the risk of a sharper growth slowdown this year if the war in the Middle East drags on, with prolonged disruption to trade, energy and fertiliser supplies threatening to... 


Higher energy, fertiliser and transport costs increasing risks to food production, supply and prices – Unctad
31st March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The escalation of the conflict between the US-Israel and Iran that is affecting the Strait of Hormuz region, in the Middle East, is increasingly reflected in fertiliser markets, and highlights the... 


Iran war ripples hit Africa
27th March 2026 By: Tara O’Connor

The chaos that Donald Trump’s administration has imposed on the global economy escalated sharply on February 28 as the US and Israel launched the Third Gulf War with a “war of choice” attack on... 


Perseus subsidiary sells interest in Sudan project
16th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Perseus Mining’s wholly owned subsidiary, Perseus Sudan Holdings, has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to sell its 70% interest in the Meyas Sand project (MSGP), in Sudan, to Hong... 


When elections turn bizarre
6th March 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Elsewhere in this edition, I report on upcoming elections in Africa, drawing attention to continental observers’ concern that outcomes that increase political risk could dampen both domestic and... 


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Responsible sourcing integral for African supply chains – association
27th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Responsibly sourced African gold is critical to maintaining trust in the global bullion market. Ensuring that African gold enters regulated and transparent supply chains supports market integrity... 


Corruption
Anti-corruption efforts stagnate in SA, CW urges renewed political leadership
10th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch on Tuesday called for renewed political leadership on anti-corruption; the protection of civic spaces with an end to attacks on journalists, whistleblowers... 


Africa’s bumper election year
30th January 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Africa has a crowded electoral calendar this year, with citizens in more than ten countries poised to cast their ballots. Elections have already taken place in Benin and Uganda, with the rest of... 


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