After years of devastating conflict, Khartoum is slowly coming back to life—but the damage left behind is massive.
The war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces turned the city into a battlefield. Many buildings are still destroyed, including major landmarks like the Corinthia Hotel Khartoum, which now stands heavily damaged. Once-busy places like the central market have become empty and lifeless.
Although the army regained control of the capital in 2025, recovery has been difficult. Basic services like electricity and water are only gradually returning, and much of the city’s infrastructure remains broken.
There is some hope: millions of people have started returning home. However, daily life is still very hard. Families face shortages, damaged homes, and limited access to essential services.
The human cost of the war is enormous. According to Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, at least 59,000 people have been killed, though the real number may be higher. Millions more have been forced to flee, creating what the United Nations describes as one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.
In simple terms, while Khartoum is no longer at the center of fighting, the road to full recovery is long. The city is rebuilding but the scars of war are still everywhere.
Source: Newstimehub
