Named for the Kandakas — the warrior queens of ancient Nubia — this site brings their spirit of clarity and resolve to today's questions about Sudan. Articles and analysis on the country's economy and development, alongside reflections on its past, culture, and the people who shape its future.
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Sudan trained the actors, directors, and technicians who built a golden age of cinema and theatre -- then lost the schools, the studios, and now the buildings themselves. Nigeria, South Korea, India, Ghana, and Rwanda each built a creative industry from a comparable or worse starting point. The economics of doing the same in Sudan are larger than they look.
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Guy McKinnon
Discovery of an ancient Sudanese port on the Red Sea coast revealing ancient maritime trade connections.
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Comparative archaeological study examining state formation in early Kushite society through its pastoral and …
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Technical guide on water harvesting techniques, small dam construction, and efficient irrigation methods for …
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