Sudan PM vows to rebuild Khartoum on first visit to war-torn capital

Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris

pledged to rebuild Khartoum, ravaged by over two years of war, during his first visit since taking office in May. He outlined ambitious repair projects amidst the ongoing conflict, with reconstruction costs estimated at $700 billion, as the war has caused severe humanitarian crises, displacing millions and creating widespread food insecurity.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Sudan’s new Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, visited the damaged capital, Khartoum, and promised to fix the city so that people can come back home after a long and tough war.

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