The most common dress for Sudanese women is the thobe or thawb, pronounced tobe in Sudanese dialect. The thobe is a white or colourful long, one-piece cloth that women wrap …

4 days ago · People Even after the secession of the south in 2011, Sudan’s population still exhibited a diverse profile. The Sudanese people boast several major ethnic groups and …

5 days ago · Sudan, a vast, sun-baked land, gained independence in 1956, following the end of the Anglo-Egyptian condominium. It is the largest country in all Africa, stretching almost one …

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Jan 9, 2026 · Aid agencies marked 1,000 days of war in Sudan on Friday with a grim reminder that the conflict has created the world’s biggest hunger crisis and largest displacement …

Nov 13, 2025 · Sudan plunged into a civil war in April 2023 after a vicious struggle for power broke out between its army and a powerful paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces …

Jan 9, 2026 · Nearly three years of continuous violence, severe access constraints, and reduced funding have turned Sudan into the worst humanitarian crisis globally. Over 20 million people …

Jan 12, 2026 · Stay on top of Sudan latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Jan 9, 2026 · Sudan's suffering continues as civil war passes 1,000 days ABC News' Ian Pannell sits down with Sudanese-American poet and activist Emitithal "Emi" Mahmoud to discuss the …

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