In Newscountry
Sudan
Northeast Africa
Why in news
Apr 2026
Khartoum's Tuti Island became a focal point of the SAF-RSF civil war after a two-year blockade turned it into an open-air prison.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news.
Mains
Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Asked in UPSC
2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2014, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1999
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sudan in the news?
Apr 2026: Khartoum's Tuti Island became a focal point of the SAF-RSF civil war after a two-year blockade turned it into an open-air prison.
Why is Sudan important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news. Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Last updated: 2026-10-09