Reviving Industry Amidst Ruins: Sudan's Struggle for Economic Recovery

In Khartoum's largest industrial zone, efforts are underway to revive factories two years after conflict devastated Sudan's economy. Businesses face the challenges of repairing infrastructure amid continued fighting and economic instability. The path to recovery involves dealing with destroyed facilities, smuggled resources, and a weakened currency.

In the largest industrial zone of Khartoum, an engineer diligently works to revive a broken machine, symbolizing the fight to restore Sudan's war-torn economy. After two years of conflict, the Sudanese army's retaking of the capital has allowed businesses to slowly reclaim and repair their operations.

Factories and warehouses scarred by battle now stand littered with twisted metal and rubble. The damage, exacerbated by looters, has forced companies like CTC Group to embark on extensive rehabilitation. "We're aiming to reinstate pre-war manufacturing levels," said manager Asim Alamin during current repair efforts.

Despite more than a million returnees bolstering local markets, fundamental challenges persist. The devaluation of the Sudanese pound and infrastructural damage have left the economy in ruins, with industrial losses peaking at $50 billion. Power outages and new fees add to businesses' woes, as humanitarian needs soar among the population.

(With inputs from agencies.)