Sudanese news headlines published this morning, Thursday January 8, 2026 AD – Zoll Net
▪️The President of the Sovereignty Council expresses his thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, his Crown Prince, and to the American President for their interest in the issue of peace in Sudan.
▪️Member of the Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Engineer Ibrahim Jaber, receives the strategic plan (2026-2036) for reconstruction and recovery.
▪️Member of the Sovereignty Council, Dr. Nawara Abu Muhammad confirms government support for higher education institutions during his visit to the Sudan Open University.
▪️The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its regret over what was stated in the joint statement issued by the African Union Commission.
▪️The Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments announces arrangements to hold a conference for peaceful coexistence during the coming period.
▪️ Secretary General of Hajj and Umrah discusses the plan for transportation and transportation of pilgrims for the 1447 AH season via airports.
▪️ Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism meets with Russian Ambassador to Sudan.
▪️The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture and Information confirms the ministry’s work to promote social peace, combat hate speech and call for production.
▪️ Minister of Education and National Education meets West Darfur State Director General of Education.
▪️The Ministry of National Education and National Education is today finalizing the necessary arrangements for the launch of the school catering project.
▪️The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development announces the exemption of displaced persons from the costs of extracting missing national numbers.
▪️The Minister of Youth and Sports issues a decision establishing the Sudanese Development and Sustainable Development Authority.
▪️ Discussions to boost investments in youth and sporting activities.
▪️The Minister of Health inspects a number of health facilities in Al-Gold locality.
▪️ Minister of Energy inspects electricity production and distribution stations in Khartoum State.
▪️The Minister of Livestock meets with the delegate of the Food and Agriculture Organization to discuss areas of cooperation.
▪️ The Central Bank of Sudan announces the start of operation of the electronic clearing system.
▪️ Humanitarian Aid Commissioner reviews humanitarian situation in White Nile State.
▪️ Arrangements to prepare 35,000 Ramadan baskets for workers in White Nile State.
▪️The northern governor confirms the continuation of achievements despite the war waged by the militias against citizens.
▪️The Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid in the North receives the Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs in Sudan.
▪️ Arrangements to establish a prosthetic camp, inaugurate a factory and install 600 prosthetics in Dongola town in the coming days.
▪️Northern Social Affairs Secretary welcomes the interventions and projects of the United Nations Population Fund in the state.
▪️Opening of the Nubia health center in Wadi Halfa.
▪️ Creation of a family and child unit in the locality of Halfa as part of child protection efforts.
▪️ The Media and Programs Committee of the “Made in the Nile” Forum holds its first meeting.
▪️The Chamber of Winter Seasons of the Berber locality holds its fifth meeting and discusses the progress of the agricultural process.
▪️The island’s governor announces that this year’s plan aims to achieve “Zero Thirst”.
▪️A workshop on soy production in Sudan recommends expanding its cultivation.
▪️West Kordofan Governor meets with Special Support Brigades and confirms support for state security efforts.
▪️ The West Kordofan State Government Council approved the emergency budget for the year 2026 amounting to over 113 billion pounds.
▪️Governor Sennar discusses proposal to establish animal production town in the state.
▪️ Launch of a vaccination campaign for around one million heads of cattle in the locality of Dinder, State of Sinnar.
▪️ The State of Sennar applies the “Isali” system to strengthen control of public funds.
▪️ The extension of water supply pipes to 25 villages in the central rural town of Gedaref will begin next week.
▪️ Khartoum State Government approves budget for the year 2026 AD.
▪️The Minister of Education and National Education mourns Professor Abdul Qadir Othman Muhammad Jad Al-Rab.
