Sudan
Sudan · SDN · Africa
92
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Overview
Sudan is a large Northeast African nation currently embroiled in a devastating civil conflict, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and political instability. The economy, historically reliant on agriculture and oil, has been severely disrupted. International efforts are focused on achieving a ceasefire and providing humanitarian aid.
Leadership
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (de facto)
GOVERNMENT: Transitional Military-led Government
Malik Agar
Ali Al-Sadiq Ali
Jibril Ibrahim
Economy
$30.0B
$600
-5.0%
100.0%
25.0%
Trade
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Recent Events (3)
US moots expanding Darfur arms embargo to cover drones and all of Sudan
The United States is considering expanding the Darfur arms embargo to include drones and all of Sudan.
UN Security Council and Sudan arms embargo exposes gap
The UN Security Council and Sudan arms embargo reveal a gap between international will and action.
Tanzania vice president resigns as U.S. seeks stronger Sudan sanctions
Tanzania's vice president has resigned amid the United States' push for more stringent sanctions against Sudan.