Africa Archives - Al Adwaa

A witness to Sudan’s history: Mohamed Khair

by Anas Alhafiz | 2020-03-25 | Society

The history of the Sudanese people and their struggles against authoritarian regimes, speaks for itself. Witness to this history of three uprisings since independence in 1956, Mohamed Khair from Sudan’s capital Khartoum.

When there is something wrong in the forest

by Hamid Ibrahim | 2020-03-18 | Ecology

When there is something wrong in the forest, there is something wrong in society. In Kassala, the total area of forests is only eight percent of the total area of the state. Hamid Ibrahim investigates what went wrong.

Barriers to education: Disabilities

by Idreis Abdallah | 2020-03-12 | Society

Disability should not constitute a barrier to education. However, in Sudan, a lack of institutions, support services and infrastructure detrimentally affect the education of students with disabilities.

Relearning how to educate

by Elzahraa Jadallah | 2020-03-07 | Society

For the last 30 years, Sudan’s education system suffered a significant decline, both in terms of infrastructure and the quality of education itself. The transitional government promised to transform the education system.

Identity: The white mask

by Elzahraa Jadallah | 2020-03-03 | Society

Struggling with their identities, some Sudanese still resort to skin bleaching to find belonging.

Waiting for Amanda: “We have lost our money”

by Mohamed Al-Amin | 2020-02-14 | Society

Following the accusations that Sudanese are recruited by an Emirati company to work in Yemen and Libya instead of the UAE, as described in their contracts, many have decided to cancel their travel.

‘Sudan’s Vein’

by Alaa Eliass | 2020-02-13 | Society

Sudan is facing critical shortages of blood. The supply of life-saving transfusions is insufficient to keep up with demand. In a collaborative effort, various initiatives in Sudan try to meet needs.

Sudan’s banking sector in a confidence crisis

by Hind Ramadan | 2020-02-12 | Economy

The banking sector in Sudan is going through a confidence crisis as citizens are weary of unmet promises of better services, more accountability and transparency.

Coronavirus: Sudan on high alert

by Elzahraa Jadallah | 2020-01-31 | Society

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new coronavirus outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”, as infections continue to spread outside China. Is Sudan prepared to deal with the crisis?

Abyei and other issues still hampering north-south relations

by Adam Mohamed Ahmed | 2020-01-23 | Politics

At least 19 people were killed and dozens wounded in an attack in the disputed Abyei region. Abyei is just one of several intractable problems that continue to cloud relations between Sudan and South Sudan.

Army put an end to Khartoum mutiny

by Mohamed Ibrahim | 2020-01-16 | Society

Khartoum, Sudan. (cc) Christopher Michel Sudan’s army quelled an armed mutiny over severance pay...

Trauma takes its toll on protestors

by Mohamed Ibrahim | 2020-01-13 | Society

Many protestors in Sudan experienced intense fear, horror and helplessness in response to scenes during which people suffered serious injury or death. Some go on to lead relatively normal lives. But on others, these traumatic experiences take their toll.

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Elections in Sudan: hope and frustration