Sudanese Protesters Block Highway to Egypt Over Power Cuts
Dozens of protesters in the town of Abri demonstrated against persistent 12-hour daily electricity blackouts by setting tires on fire and completely blocking the main highway linking Dongola to Wadi Halfa, a vital trade route between Sudan and Egypt.
Date: April 8, 2026
Location: Northern State, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Sudan Tribune