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A real-time snapshot: weather across the country, current events, and live dispatches from the ground.

Weather across Sudan, right now

Eight locations spanning the north, the Red Sea coast, Kordofan, Darfur, the Blue Nile and the centre. Reported on Sudan time.

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Dispatches

From the North

Meroë survey enters new phase

Updated
2 hours ago
Events

Upcoming

Heritage craft workshops, Kassala

Starting
Sept 15

Today's timeline

07:30 AM

Sunrise over the Nile

The north wind brings clear skies and cool morning air across Khartoum.

10:15 AM

Market opens in Omdurman

Daily commerce begins at the largest souk east of the Nile — spice traders, textile merchants, and jebena coffee vendors.

12:45 PM

Heat peaks across the centre

Temperature reaches 35°C. Midday meal rituals begin — kisra, ful medames, and afternoon shade.

04:00 PM

Dust wind from the Sahel

The Haboob begins — dry wall of air and fine sand from the western plains. High visibility risk.

06:15 PM

Evening jebena ceremony

Three rounds of coffee poured over charcoal — aroma, conversation, and hospitality as the day cools.

07:30 PM

Sunset over two Niles

The Blue Nile (dark) and White Nile (pale) meet at Mogran in Khartoum, golden hour light on the water.

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From archaeological surveys to coffee ceremonies, from harvest to conservation — Sudan Now keeps you connected to the heartbeat of the country, updated in real time.

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