Over the weekend (Jan 11), Sudan’s government officially resumed operations in Khartoum, unveiling its top work priorities to get the capital—and the country—back on track. Prime Minister Kamil Idris laid out a roadmap that puts peace, security, livelihoods, and public services at the heart of the agenda 🚀.
Peace first ✌️: Idris emphasized that peace—“a peace embraced by the Sudanese people after a war imposed on us”—remains the ultimate goal. With intercommunal tensions still simmering, restoring calm is key to rebuilding trust and everyday life.
Boosting public security & services 🔒🏥: The government plans to ramp up public security by reactivating law enforcement and strengthening community policing. On the services front, expect a push to expand healthcare facilities, get universities back on schedule for the new term 🎓, and improve access to clean water 💦 and reliable electricity 💡.
Reviving livelihoods 🌾: To kickstart the economy, agricultural development is front and center—think revitalized farms and support for local producers. Plans also include rehabilitating slaughterhouses, building a new airport to reconnect Khartoum with regional hubs ✈️, and laying the groundwork for an integrated, export-oriented city to attract trade and jobs.
Calling residents home 🏠: Khartoum State Governor Ahmed Osman Hamza welcomed the government’s return as a signal that the city is ready to receive its people. He urged displaced residents to come back and join the rebuilding effort, transforming Khartoum into a vibrant, thriving capital once again.
These moves follow the relocation of key state institutions to Port Sudan in April 2023 after fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. After the SAF declared Khartoum State cleared of RSF forces in May 2025, residents have slowly started reclaiming public spaces. Now, with the central government back, the focus is on turning recovery into real progress.
For young Sudanese and regional audiences alike, the message is clear: it’s time to roll up your sleeves and shape the future of Khartoum. Whether you’re a student eager to return to campus, an entrepreneur eyeing new opportunities, or simply someone longing for peace and stability, this is your moment to make a difference ✨.
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Sudan's government sets work priorities after return to Khartoum
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