Sudan: White Nile Traders Strike Over Rising Fees As Port Sudan Faces Water and Power Crisis

Sudan: White Nile Traders Strike Over Rising Fees As Port Sudan Faces Water and Power Crisis

Ed Duweim / Port Sudan -- Traders in Ed Duweim, White Nile state, launched a two-day strike on Tuesday in protest against rising fees imposed on commercial activity, while residents in Port Sudan face worsening shortages of water and electricity amid a severe heatwave.

Power outages persist in Sudan despite repairs

Residents across Sudan’s Khartoum continue struggling with prolonged power cuts despite gradual progress in restoring electricity. Many households still face daily disruptions as limited electricity remains insufficient to meet basic needs. The junta-led Ministry of Energy says power is being restored in stages to essential facilities across Khartoum State. Engineers have restored electricity to 10 key water treatment plants after working around…