Sudan
Economy
The governments of Sudan and South Sudan agreed to establish 10 crossings along their joint border on April 23, eight of which will be opened immediately in a bid to boost trade and...
2013-04-25Economy
BMI View: The Sudanese pound appreciated by as much as 15% on the black market following a deal between Sudan and South Sudan to restart cross-border oil flows. However, the black market...
2013-04-25Economy
POLITICAL RISK – Al-Bashir To Step Down In 2015 Sudanese president Omar Hassan al-Bashir told Qatar's Al Shraq newspaper that the country is in need of 'fresh blood' and that...
2013-03-28Economy
POLITICAL RISK – Fighting In The South Fighting broke out in the Blue Nile state between the Sudanese military and rebels opposed to President Omar al-Bashir's regime in mid-February....
2013-02-25Economy
POLITICAL RISK – Retaliation Against Israel Threatened Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has promised a “painful" response to an alleged Israeli...
2012-11-15Economy
BMI View: We have downgraded our growth forecasts for Sudan's economy, and we now expect a steeper contraction, of 5.3%, compared to previous estimates of a 1.4% decline. This is expected...
2012-11-15Economy
BMI View: The Sudanese pound received a boost in early August following signs of progress towards an agreement on oil fees with South Sudan. Sudan lost a major source of foreign currency...
2012-08-24Economy
POLITICAL RISK - Deaths In Mellit State news agency SUNA reported that six people were killed and 12 others injured in the town of Mellit in August during clashes between residents. The...
2012-08-24



