Summary
Sudan is experiencing severe power cuts in many towns due to a damaged power grid worsened by ongoing conflict and global energy disruptions. These outages have made daily life difficult, affecting water access, food storage, study conditions, and work, while rising fuel prices add to the hardships.
Key Facts
- Sudan’s power grid was weak before but worsened by four years of war between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces.
- Recent regional conflicts have disrupted fuel supplies, increasing fuel prices in Sudan.
- Power outages have forced people to fetch water manually and rely on candles for studying and lighting.
- Food preservation is difficult without refrigeration, requiring meals to be cooked fresh daily using firewood or charcoal.
- Rising fuel prices (up over 40%) have made running generators and transport expensive or impossible.
- Many workers, like mechanics and bus drivers, face income loss due to power and fuel shortages.
- The Sudanese pound lost about 20% of its value recently, worsening economic conditions.
- The government promised better services in Khartoum earlier this year but restoring electricity remains challenging.
