North Africa
Sudan
One of the Mena region’s more populous countries, and also one of the more turbulent as regional powers from Egypt to Saudi to the UAE and Qatar compete for influence.
State of Play
Following the end of three decades of rule by Omar al-Bashir, 2019 is shaping up to be a year of turbulence for Sudan. Oil output, which last decade had promised riches, has gone into reverse – and not only due to the 2011 succession of South Sudan.
2019 In Numbers
| Crude Output | 85 | 0 |
| Avg. Growth 2016-18 | -2 | % |
| Current Acct Balance | -14 | % |
12 Jul, 2024
Featured
Sudan Peace Prospects Fade Amid Cairo Reconciliation Talks
Key Sudanese political and civilian figures have met in Cairo to talk peace. But both the Army and RSF paramilitaries appear to favor continued fighting.
Sudan & South Sudan: Oil Fields & Infrastructure
NEWS IN BRIEF
Sudan To Resume Dar Blend Exports From South Sudan
27 Sep, 2024
Sudan Army Boycotts US-Led Peace Talks
16 Aug, 2024
Sudan: RSF To Attend US-Backed Peace Talks
26 Jul, 2024
Sudan Rivals Vie For Control Of Top Refinery
2 Feb, 2024
Sudan Quits Regional Forum
26 Jan, 2024
Sudan Peace Talks Suspended Indefinitely
8 Dec, 2023
Sudan Rivals Exchange Blame Over Refinery Explosion
10 Nov, 2023
Sudan Coup: International Pushback
5 Nov, 2021
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