Hany Genena, head of research at Beltone Financial, said that moving towards a flexible exchange rate of the Egyptian pound would be the main factor of economic growth and the government's economic reform programme.
Genena added that the inflow of (...)
The government has decided to once again rely on itself regarding the implementation of the economic reform programme, while the space left for private sector contribution has significantly shrunk.
After private sector investments used to make up a (...)
In their third week, Sudanese protests are still going strong despite the media blackout by the regime and its desperate attempt to quell the uprising.
The protests remain peaceful so far, and although they lack clear leadership, they are posing a (...)
“The regime has lost its validity and has become a corpse awaiting burial. We will bring it down, after the years of suffering it caused the Sudanese people, if it refuses a final initiative that stipulates that President Al-Bashir must agree to (...)
The Sudanese culture minister has closed down the Centre for Sudanese Studies, run by prominent thinker Haydar Ibrahim, claiming that it posed a threat to national security. The Sudanese authorities may be planning to close down more research (...)
Under pressure from the UN, Sudan and South Sudan have embarked on steps towards resolving their oil stalemate, writes Asmaa El-Husseini
Due to unprecedented international pressure, Khartoum and Juba have reached an agreement that may allow oil (...)
Writers and intellectuals in Sudan are speaking out, saying that none of the country's deep problems can be solved if Al-Bashir and his regime remain in power, writes Asmaa El-Husseini
Demonstrations in Sudan are entering their fourth week despite (...)
Whereas Sudan urgently needs a political solution to its current crisis, the government is in denial and the opposition refuses to let up until the whole regime falls, writes Asmaa El-Husseini
Once again, Sudan is dealing with its problems using the (...)
Demonstrations and protests pervaded the Sudanese capital Khartoum and 15 cities around the world Thursday in protest against President Omar Al-Bashir's staying in power amid a strict security clampdown.
Coinciding with the 23rdranniversary of the (...)
With the country at boiling point, and protests spreading, Asmaa El-Husseini charts scenarios for the period ahead in Sudan
Since 16 June, demonstrations continue in Khartoum over price hikes and the elimination of fuel subsidies and have expanded (...)
Sudanese opposition and youth movements are calling for a million-man protest on Friday along the lines of last year's Tahrir Square uprising in Egypt.
The idea of the 'million-man demonstration' emerged during Egypt's January 25 Revolution, which (...)
Sudanese opposition leaders have condemned Tuesday's crackdown by security forces on country-wide anti-austerity protests, which have entered their eleventh day.
Hatem El-Ser, former presidential candidate and a leader of the Democratic Unionist (...)
Economic hardship is joining corruption, war and crackdowns among the grievances of Sudan's citizens against the ruling regime as political forces unite for change, writes Asmaa El-Husseini
For several days students and citizens took to the streets (...)
The two Sudans are edging closer to war, but will Washington manage to save the day, writes Asmaa El-Husseini
"The governments in Khartoum and Juba are committing collective suicide," is how Princeton Lyman, United States special envoy for Sudan and (...)
Are the two Sudans arranging a real peace deal or is it just a piece of deception, wonders Asmaa El-Husseini
The two Sudans are returning to the negotiating table after bitter military, political and media wars against each other that have cast a (...)
With stalled negotiations and tensions escalating between North and South Sudan regional players are at a loss as to how to resolve the crisis, Asmaa El-Husseini
Against a backdrop of skirmishes along the disputed border between North and South (...)
While North and South Sudan face off on the border, in the North sectarian attacks appear to be increasing in frequency, writes Asmaa El-Husseini
At a time when Heglig, the oil-rich region on the border between Sudan and South Sudan, grabbed the (...)
Will the UN put its foot down on Sudanese fighting? Asmaa El-Husseini poses the question
The international community is stepping up its pressure on Sudan and South Sudan to stop the current fighting. The US has submitted a draft resolution involving (...)
The battle between the armies of Sudan and South Sudan is not over yet, and future relations require patience and open-mindedness, says Asmaa El-Husseini
Despite the withdrawal of the South Sudanese army from the contested, oil-rich region of (...)
As usual, oil revenues are at the heart of the latest war scare, notes Asmaa El-Husseini
The governments of north and south Sudan, having failed in negotiations, are edging closer to military confrontation.
In a sudden escalation, South Sudan has (...)
North Sudan is on the verge of ethnic cleansing, worries Asmaa El-Husseini
This year's 9 April was a sad day for the 700,000 or so southern Sudanese still living in northern Sudan. The Khartoum government has threatened that those who fail to have (...)
There is no excuse for inciting further carnage on either side of Sudanese borders, affirms Asmaa El-Husseini
"We will fight with one hand and negotiate with the other," said Idris Abdel-Qader, Sudan's chief negotiator, at the beginning of another (...)
Asmaa El-Husseini sees light at the end of Somalia's tunnel
At last a glimpse of normalcy in Mogadishu. The Somali National Theatre, closed for nearly 20 years, has opened its doors, albeit briefly and under strict security measures during a show. (...)
Asmaa El-Husseini looks at the backlash against Sudan's "framework" deal
For a while, it seemed that Sudan and South Sudan were about to find a way to get along. An agreement signed in Addis Ababa was supposed to end border tensions, settle the (...)
Al-Bashir calls for military mobilisation against foes at home and abroad, but he is his own worst enemy, argues Asmaa El-Husseini
Sudan's President Omar Al-Bashir stood with the People's Defence troops in his military uniform a few days ago to (...)