Sudan

No significant developments identified in this section for the reporting period.

Aperture editorial note · 2026-10-10

Central Bureau of Statistics figures put annual inflation at 51.28% in June 2026, up from 44.50% in May. August data showed prices still rising year on year, with the consumer price index up 3.32% in that month alone. The IMF projects average 2026 inflation of about 75% and real growth of only 0.7%, so local-currency revenues and contract prices will lose value quickly unless they are indexed.

En.ImArabic (citing Central Bureau of Statistics and IMF data) · 2026-10-07

The dollar reached about 6,600 Sudanese pounds on the parallel market in August, and the moves were sharper still in September. Some traders briefly stopped selling because they feared they could not restock at the new prices. Entrants should expect foreign currency to be hard to get, frequent repricing and supply gaps for imported goods. An April 2026 ban on more than 40 'non-essential' imports adds to this pressure.

En.ImArabic · 2026-10-07

On 7 September, the UN human rights chief called for an immediate ceasefire. He warned of worsening conditions in Kordofan, Blue Nile and North and West Darfur, and noted that more than 6 million people are displaced inside Sudan and 4.5 million have fled abroad. UN investigators reported that both sides increasingly use long-range drones, including against infrastructure in El Obeid, so assets far from the front lines can also be hit.

UN News · 2026-09-07

Prime Minister Idris is reported to be preparing a government reshuffle aimed mainly at economic and service performance, and the Finance Ministry is under particular scrutiny. Over the same period, tribal violence spread in South Darfur and Ethiopia accused Sudan of backing its opposition. Counterparts in key ministries may change, and the regional security risk is getting worse.

Mada Masr · 2026-10-02