Non-violent protests led to the overthrow of Sudanese dictator Omar Al-Bashir in spring 2019. Activist Nisreen Elsaim looks back on the positive energy of those days, mishaps of the international community and the prospects for Sudan’s political future. This is episode 5 of Hand Roasted Politics; your dose of international politics, prepared with love by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. Moderation: Constantin Grund. Recorded in Berlin, on May 22nd, 2025. https://fritz.fm/2678/  

Kholood Khair on the logic of the warring parties in Sudan, the deliberate powerlessness of the UN and what continues to hold the country together. Moderation: Alhussain Jaffer. Recorded November 22nd, 2024, in Nairobi. This is episode 4 of Hand Roasted Politics; your dose of international politics, prepared with love by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. We apologise for the poor audio quality; unfortunately, the original file we received was corrupted.   https://fritz.fm

Khalid Omer Yousif, Vice-Chairman of the Sudanese Congress Party and leading figure of the Taqqadum Initiative, on the historical burden of military dictatorships, agreeable minimums and the need for a civilian government in Sudan. Moderation: Alhussain Jaffer. Recorded November 22nd, 2024 in Nairobi. This is episode 3 of Hand Roasted Politics; your dose of international politics, prepared with love by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.   https://fritz.fm

At the mercy of a gun, the girls and women in Sudan live in an apocalyptic war zone. The brutal everyday life and the hopes of a better tomorrow are far apart. Haunting descriptions by Hala Al-Karib, Regional Director of the SIHA Network. Recorded on November 22nd, 2024. Moderation: Constantin Grund. This is episode 2 of Hand Roasted Politics; your dose of international politics, prepared with love by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.    https://fritz.fm

All eyes and ears on Sudan. Guma Kunda Gomey, former political advisor to Prime Minister Hamdok, on current peace initiatives for Sudan, the lack of political leadership in times of crisis and the role of the civil society for the next chapter of Sudanese history. Moderation: Constantin Grund. Recorded on November 9th, 2024 in Kampala. This is episode 1 of Hand Roasted Politics; your dose of international politics, prepared with love by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.    https://fritz.fm