Month: May 2022
- Columns
The Tripartite Mechanism Dilemma
Osman Mirghani According to a news article, the designated Foreign Minister, Ambassador Ali Al-Sadiq said that the UNITAMS had failed in its tasks, as it was supposed to provide funds or electoral arrangements such as the population census and defining the electoral districts, but it did not succeed to provide the required funds. The statement of the Minister seems to be an introduction to put an end to the mission considering that the UNITAMS task…
- Columns
Embrace Global Development Initiative for Deeper International Cooperation on Development
Ma XinminChinese Ambassador to Sudan Last September, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly the Global Development Initiative (GDI) which is aimed at promoting international cooperation on development and calling attention to problems concerning the development of developing countries. The Group of Friends of the GDI has recently held a high-level virtual meeting with the participation of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, over 150 representatives from more than 60 countries, and…
- Reports
Mycetoma: A Social Stigma in Developing Countries
U.S Charge d’Affaires Lucy Tamlyn Visits Mycetoma Research Center Haffiya Elyas Mycetoma is a localized chronic granulomatous inflammatory disease caused by certain fungi or bacteria. If it is untreated early and appropriately, it usually spread to affect the deep structures and bone, resulting in massive damage, deformities, and disabilities. Currently, the available disease control method is early case detection and proper management. However, most patients present themselves late with immense progression in the disease, and…
- Columns
The Unfortunate Eclipse of Yet Another Encyclopedic Pyramid
Muawad Mustafa Rashid I never met Dr. Yahya El-Hassan, but I can tell how wonderful he must have been just by knowing his son Dr.Shakir who is a close friend and a colleague in Sudan Vision daily newspaper years ago. We reflect the best parts of our parents’ thanks to the loving way they raised us. I hereby and on behalf of the Brown Land newspaper editorial board extend my deepest condolences to Dr. Shakir…
- Columns
Legalize Hard Currency Possession
Omer B. Abu Haraz The resilient economy of Sudan is weird. Almost all elements of economic collapse are prevailing for more than 7 months and there are no signs of the collapse. Elements of Economic Collapse Are: No government since October 25th, 2021Drastic deterioration of revenues to government from customs dues, tax collection, and administrative charges of government dealings.A sharp drop in exports proceeds.Plummeting of production and productivity in public and private sectors projects, firms,…
- Opinion
Where Do The Tripartite Negotiations Lead Us?
Omer Mursal (Omerian) – AuthorOmerianist@gmail.comTel: 0900222620 Tripartite Negotiation is UNITAMS, AU & IGAD initiative proposal that is committed to facilitating a national dialogue in Sudan, to reach out on a national consensus pact agreement forsake political-economic settlements in the country. However, dozens of obsessions remain unanswered; like, Why do Sudanese need the tripartite negotiations? Are we dysfunctional to dissolve our domestic crisis? why there is a military coup? Have we already disowned and slippered from…
- Columns
Pick the Low-Hanging Fruit
Omer B. Abu Haraz At the onset of the military coup of October 25, 2021, the political situation started to spin out of control. Now after more than 6 months after the coup, the situation started spiraling out of control. Spinning prevails in one horizontal dimension but spiraling prevails in two dimensions having a vertical one which leads to a catastrophic head-on collision. A collision will be manifested in dispute, streets; rallies, street barricading, killing…
- Columns
Why are we Gravely Concerned?
Muawad Mustafa Rashid We are gravely concerned because the group that jumped over the back of the revolution and alleged that it is delegated from the public to run its battle against the unjust Salvation regime, proved to be unqualified and unable to shoulder its historic responsibility towards the nation.Despite all the slogans we discovered that we are only facing a developed version of the power-hunger disease in which the politicians top their interests over…
- Columns
Some Remarks on the Political Process (1)
Dr. Elshafie Khidir Saeid Regardless of any divergent perceptions, conflicting opinions, or emotional feelings, the historical responsibility dictates the Sudanese elites to engage seriously in explaining, clarifying, and spreading the wisdom behind the national dialogue process as the best and optimum strategic option to address the chronic Sudanese crisis. In this regard, it would be a grave mistake if we ignore, obstruct or underestimate the tripartite initiative of Unitams, the African Union, and IGAD. I…
- Reports
Sudanese-Emirati Relations: A Report
Mohamed Saad Kamel Lieutenant-General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Vice-President of the Sovereignty Council, and the accompanying delegation, which included a member of the Sovereign Council, Professor Raja Nikola today in Abu Dhabi, offered condolences and sympathy to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on the death of the country’s late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the…