Gold smuggling entrenches war economy in Sudan as conflict hits third year

As Sudan's civil war marks its third anniversary, the conflict has become deeply entwined with a shadowy war economy driven by the country’s gold reserves. Once a cornerstone of economic hope, Sudanese gold is now funneled through illicit networks, fueling the pockets of militias and perpetuating the nation’s descent into chaos. Sudan is among Africa’s largest gold producers, a lucrative status that has turned into a double-edged sword in the war's framework. Observers confirm that militias cont