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.
Sudan's Solar Energy Potential: An Economic Development Opportunity
Based on: “Solar Energy Potential in The Sudan” — Musadag El Zein, Uppsala University (2017) Overview Sudan stands at a critical economic crossroads. The 2011 independence of South Sudan stripped the country of approximately three-quarters of its oil production, causing crude oil export revenues to plummet from nearly $11 billion in 2010 to just under $1.8 billion in 2012. This fiscal shock forced a national rethink — and solar energy has emerged as one of the most promising paths forward. ...