Customs Director Calls for a Budget Aligned with Current Challenges
At the headquarters of the Customs Forces in the northern Port Sudan port, the first meeting was held to discuss the key features of the 2026 Customs Forces budget, with the attendance of the Assistant Directors General, several department heads, and members of the Higher Budget Committee.
Lt. Gen. Salah Ahmed Ibrahim, Director General of the Customs Forces, welcomed attendees and emphasized that the new budget brings promising prospects despite the country’s economic challenges. He affirmed the leadership’s commitment to drafting a realistic budget that meets the force’s needs, enhances job satisfaction, improves working conditions, and provides the logistical requirements needed to combat smuggling—particularly amid rising smuggling activity under current circumstances.
He noted that the Customs Forces are the main contributor to the state’s revenue and are expected to play an even greater role each year, despite losing much of their infrastructure during the war. He added that the force has begun to recover thanks to the dedication of its personnel.
At the end of the meeting, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim congratulated the committee on preparing a realistic budget suited to the current phase and called for continued efforts to produce a budget that meets all expectations.
[18/11, 7:53 pm] it’s Me: Exploring the Accreditation of Sudanese Gold and Opening New Markets
A high-level Sudanese government delegation visited the Turkish Mint in Istanbul as part of efforts to enhance technical cooperation and exchange expertise between the two countries.
The delegation included Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance Mohamed Nour Abdeldaim, Sudan’s Consul General in Istanbul Ambassador Osama Mahjoub, along with Yasir Banga Ahmed, a representative of the Central Bank of Sudan, and members of the consulate.
During the meeting, held at the Mint’s headquarters, Minister Mohamed Nour briefed officials on the situation in Sudan following the war, particularly the challenges surrounding currency minting and institutional reconstruction. Discussions also addressed the potential accreditation of Sudanese gold, the opening of new markets, and systems for tracking gold and oil.
For his part, the institution’s President, Mr. Farouk, welcomed the delegation and affirmed the Mint’s full readiness to provide technical and professional support to Sudan.
The Turkish side delivered a comprehensive presentation on the institution’s activities, including currency printing technologies, medal minting, passport printing, advanced tracking systems, and gold assaying techniques.
The meeting further discussed procedures for issuing certificates to formally accredit Sudanese gold in coordination with relevant bodies, in addition to providing necessary consultancy.
This visit represents a practical step toward expanding cooperation between Sudan and Turkey, strengthening Sudan’s technical capabilities, and supporting reconstruction and reform efforts.
