In a bold move blending tech optimism with wartime reality, Sudan has launched 28 government services online via its Baladna platform—despite a civil conflict entering its third year in 2026. The initiative, rolled out in December 2025, aims to replace paperwork with digital transactions for everything from customs to business registrations. 💻📲
"This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about survival," said Major General Majdi Madani, Sudan’s customs tech chief. He claims the system is already curbing smuggling in stable areas like Port Sudan by linking tariffs to economic activities. But with 60% of the country lacking reliable electricity and internet, critics ask: Can a digital revolution outpace bullets and blackouts? 🔌💥
Early adopters like businessman Basheer Hashim report mixed results. "Tracking my permit online beats bribing middlemen," he said, "but when the Wi-Fi dies, so does progress." Tech experts warn that cybersecurity gaps and infrastructure damage—like bombed cell towers—could turn Baladna into a hacker’s playground. 🛡️⚠️
As of February 2026, the government insists this digital push is a "lifeline for postwar recovery." But with fighting still raging nationwide, Sudan’s tech gamble may hinge on one question: Will servers stay online longer than ceasefires? 🌍⚖️
