Sudan seeks technical support in agri, pharma, maritime sectors

ISLAMABAD: The government of Sudan has sought Pakistan’s technical cooperation in the development of its agricultural, pharmaceutical, and maritime sectors. These proposals were formally forwarded by the Sudanese Ambassador to Pakistan, Salih...

Pakistan offers to help modernize Sudan’s ports, proposes tractor assembly venture at Gwadar

Pakistan has pledged to support Sudan in upgrading its maritime infrastructure, offering technical assistance and expertise to help modernize the African nation’s ports and enhance regional trade connectivity. The commitment was made by Federal...

Pakistan, Sudan discuss direct shipping line to boost trade, connectivity

KARACHI (Web Desk) - Pakistan has offered technical support to Sudan for modernisation of its maritime infrastructure to enhance regional trade and connectivity, the Pakistani maritime affairs ministry said on Thursday. The statement came after...

Pakistan offers to upgrade Sudan’s maritime sector

Published on: October 17, 2025 12:33 AM Pakistan has offered its technical expertise to help modernize Sudan’s ports, pledging support for the African nation’s efforts to upgrade its maritime infrastructure and strengthen trade connectivity across...

New Music Friday: The Last Dinner Party, Tame Impala, Sudan Archives and more big releases this weekend

Something for the weekend? Our pick of some of this weekend’s biggest album releases from the musical world. Two artists look to shake off the dreaded “second album syndrome” as they release new albums this New Music Friday. The Last Dinner Party...

Researcher says Libya’s migration crisis has turned geopolitical

Libya faces rising demographic and security risks from unmanaged migrationSpeaking to Al-Masar TV, as monitored by Libyan Express, security affairs researcher Mohamed Al-Sanousi said that Libya’s migration crisis has evolved from a humanitarian...

How to conduct post-atrocity research – key insights from practitioners in the field

By Christopher P. Davey Lecturer in Political Science, Binghamton University, State University of New York Claudine Kuradusenge- McLeod Professorial Lecturer and Department Chair, Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations, American University...

How food is being used as a weapon in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine

"None of us would like to live in a world where for political reasons, someone can just starve innocent civilians,” says CFR Africa expert Michelle Gavin. “We’ve collectively decided that’s not acceptable. It’s a violation of humanitarian law."...

Drones Take on Growing Role in Sudan’s Conflict as Technology Advances

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have deployed a sophisticated new weapon in their fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF): the locally-produced Safrouq drone, which is packed with anti-jamming technology and has a range of 600...

Renewed RSF drone strikes across Sudan

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) resumed drone attacks across Sudan at dawn on Tuesday, striking Ed Debba in Northern State, Ed Babiker, a suburb east of the capital Khartoum, and Tandelti in White Nile State. The renewed assaults,...

Egypt, Sudan reject unilateral measures on Nile water

ISTANBUL Egypt and Sudan reiterated their firm rejection on Wednesday of any unilateral measures regarding the Blue Nile, where Ethiopia built a dam project disputed by the two downstream nations. Speaking during a meeting in Cairo between...

War crimes alert as food runs out in besieged Sudan city

Lucy Fleming ShareSave Residents have dug shelters next to buildings to try and shield themselves during the bombardments Satellite images show how Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is flouting international law by intentionally...

Sudanese asylum seeker 'danced and laughed' after stabbing migrant hotel worker 23 times

An asylum seeker was seen dancing and laughing after stabbing a hotel worker 23 times and leaving her for dead, a murder trial jury has heard. Deng Chol Majek was “clearly excited about what he had done” after attacking 27-year-old Rhiannon Skye...

Op-ed: ‘Food to burn’ – US govt destroys expired aid stocks amid Sudan famine

By Prof Eric Reeves Over a year ago the United Nations declared famine in Sudan, using internationally recognized benchmarks in making its determination. In the intervening year, most of Sudan has experienced further serious degradation of the...

Sudan Archives ‘The BPM’ Review: It’s Gettin’ Kinda Heavy

“The BPM is the power,” Sudan Archives sings on the title track of her third studio album. Embodying “Gadget Girl,” a persona who empowers herself by making music through technology, Archives generates startlingly new sounds on The BPM. She covers...

Str8bat technology promises to revolutionize cricket for beginners and professionals

Str8bat, co-founded by Madhu Sudan, uses sensors fixed on cricket bats to improve batters' performance. The technology helps track metrics like bat speed and sweet spot, assisting both beginners and professionals in refining their skills. It is...

Sudan, Pakistan agree on new defence partnership after stalled deal

Sudanese army soldiers celebrate as they patrol in Salha, south of Omdurman, two days after the Sudanese army recaptured it from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), on May 22, 2025. [AFP] A Sudanese military delegation has reportedly...

Sudan and Pakistan sign renewed military cooperation pact after canceled jet agreement

Following the suspension of an earlier agreement to purchase fighter jets and military equipment, the Defense Industries System sent a high-level delegation to Pakistan to sign a new contract for the supply of aircraft, drones, and armored...

Drone Warfare Over Sudan: The “Siege from the Air”

On 11 October 2025, a drone strike by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) tore through a displacement shelter at Dar al-Arqam, part of Omdurman Islamic University in El Fasher, North Darfur, killing at least 57 people, including 22 women and 17...

Resilience of Sudan’s health system lies in nationally led responses amid conflict

Jason K Chen global health researcher, Faraan O Rahim global health researcher, Mariama Stevenson global health researcher, Esraa Eltayeb public health officer, Ahmed Adam public health officer Chen J K, Rahim F O, Stevenson M, Eltayeb E, Adam A....