Sudanese author Muhannad Rajab Al Dabi won the published Arabic novels category at the 12th edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel for his novel The Siege of Gazelle Waw (also translated as The Siege of Al-Ghazala Wau). Read more on The Sudanist thesudanist.com/sudanese-aut…

If Sudanese people are known for anything, it’s their incredible hospitality. Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on our Sudanese Dialect Guide thesudanist.com/sudanese-dia… #SudaneseWords #SudaneseDialect

Why are women judged more harshly than men for the same mistakes? In this Unfiltered: Words By the Editor, Ola Diab examines the gender stereotypes and social norms that continue to shape how Sudanese women are treated. thesudanist.com/sudanese-soc…

The Sudan IMPACT Act (officially the Sudan Investing in Minerals, Partnership, Agriculture, Commerce, and Trade Act, H.R. 10795) is a US legislative proposal introduced by Representative Jim Baird (R-IN). What You Need to Know About the Sudan IMPACT Act thesudanist.com/what-you-nee…

Sudanese documentary photographer Ammar Yassir has been named a 2026 National Geographic Young Explorer, joining a cohort of 20 young changemakers from 17 countries announced by the National Geographic Society. Read more about it on The Sudanist thesudanist.com/photographer…

Quwet El Hob (The Power of Love), a new Arabic reality dating series on Amazon Prime Video, features the first-ever Sudanese contestant on a dating show: 21-year-old Reem. Find out more on The Sudanist thesudanist.com/arabic-datin…

Which international unions and blocs is #Sudan part of? From the African Union to the Arab League, discover where Sudan stands in the international community. International Organisations Sudan Is a Member Of thesudanist.com/internationa…

In this Sounds of Sudan, Samar Bengawi asks why Sudanese female singers are often missing from conversations about Sudan's greatest musicians, despite their impact on the country's musical identity. Did Women Shape Sudanese Music More Than We Realise? thesudanist.com/did-women-sh…

In a time when Sudanese voices need to be heard, Samar Bengawi says Sulaf’s debut album, ABA, sounds and feels like Sudan. More than an album, it is a collection of stories told through song that touches the heart. Read more on The Sudanist thesudanist.com/sulaf-drops-…

He wouldn't stop talking. Faga' mararti! Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on our Sudanese Dialect Guide thesudanist.com/sudanese-dia… #SudaneseWords #SudaneseDialect

What makes a person a villain? From greed and corruption to societal failings, Hatim Eujayl examines villainy through four Sudanese cinematic antagonists, offering a glimpse into how Sudanese filmmakers portray evil and what these characters reveal about the society around them. Deceivers, Bigots, Manipulators – Villainy in Sudanese Narrative Cinema | By Hatim Eujayl thesudanist.com/deceivers-bi…

UK-based Sudanese fashion and lifestyle content creator Omer Elsarrag won the M&S Style Fashion bCreator of the Year award at the 2026 ITV bCreator Awards, supported by ITV, Canon and TikTok, in London, the UK on 8 October 2026. Read more about it on The Sudanist thesudanist.com/omer-elsarra…

Ibrahim Malik Teaching Hospital in Khartoum has officially reopened following extensive repairs and reconstruction after suffering severe damage and closure during the ongoing war in Sudan. Located on Africa Street in Al Imtidad, East Khartoum, the hospital reopened on 5 October 2026, becoming one of the major public health facilities to resume operations in the city following the conflict. The hospital was restored through a joint effort involving hospital staff, volunteers, community groups and the Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA). Find out more on The Sudanist thesudanist.com/sapa-officia…

Oh, no! He is going to ask me about the favour he requested. ‘Amil rayeh bas! Learn more Sudanese words and phrases on our Sudanese Dialect Guide thesudanist.com/sudanese-dia… #SudaneseWords #SudaneseDialect

Sham Al Zahabi, daughter of Arabic singing sensation Assala Nasri, announced on social media a new song collaboration between her mother and Sudanese rapper Esaam Satti. Find out more on The Sudanist thesudanist.com/singer-assal…

Sudanese music is richer and more diverse than ever, spanning traditional forms passed down through generations to contemporary genres influenced by sounds from around the world. While evolving with new influences and subgenres, it continues to maintain strong connections to its roots. The Genres of Sudanese Music thesudanist.com/the-genres-o…

Returning Sands is an upcoming documentary and cultural impact project dedicated to preserving and sharing Sudanese cultural heritage threatened by ongoing armed conflict and displacement. Read about it on The Sudanist thesudanist.com/returning-sa…

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September was a rich and vibrant month for the Sudanese music scene, with an overwhelming number of new releases spanning traditional music and contemporary sounds. The month saw releases from traditional music icons such as Nada Al Galaa and Eman El Shareef, alongside Sulaf’s fusions of contemporary and traditional sounds. The rap scene also flourished, with several tracks and EPs from Soulja, Hleem Taj Alser, Kay’O and Rana. What’s New In Sudanese Music – September 2026 | By Samar Bengawi thesudanist.com/whats-new-in…

What does it mean to keep teaching when your own life has been uprooted by war? In this month’s Nomadic Classrooms, Sudanese teacher Nasreen Mukhtar shares a powerful first-person account of displacement, trauma, the students left behind, and the responsibility of creating a safe space for children when everything around them feels uncertain. Read her story and her prayer for Sudan’s children. Starting Over After Fleeing War: A Teacher’s Story | By Nasreen Mukhtar thesudanist.com/starting-ove…