Khartoum or Khartum (/ k ɑːr ˈ t uː m / ⓘ kar-TOOM; [5] [6] Arabic: الخرطوم, romanized: al-Khurṭūm, pronounced [al.xur.tˤuːm]) is the capital city of Sudan. With a population of 6,344,348, Khartoum's metropolitan area is the largest in Sudan.

Jan 26, 2025 · Khartoum is a city and the executive capital of Sudan, just south of the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers. It has bridge connections with its sister towns, Khartoum North and Omdurman, with which it forms Sudan’s largest conurbation.

Aug 13, 2024 · Fighting between the military and a powerful paramilitary group has led to massacres, caused millions to flee their homes and now threatens to cause a famine. The deserted Souk Omdurman district...

Khartoum or Khartum (/ kɑːrˈtuːm / kar-TOOM; [5][6] Arabic: الخرطوم, romanized: Al-Khurṭūm) is the capital city of Sudan. It is also Sudan's largest city. It is where the Blue Nile and main Nile come together. Its name means " elephant tusk ". Two other …

1 day ago · The food crisis in Sudan is worsening, with reports confirming more than 70 hunger-related deaths – mostly among children – in Khartoum State, according to OCHA. In January alone, over 1,100 cases of severe malnutrition were recorded in three Omdurman neighbourhoods, underscoring the dire need for food assistance.

May 21, 2018 · The Three Towns — Khartoum, Omdurman, and Khartoum North — together comprise the political, commercial, and administrative center for Sudan. Located where the Blue Nile and White Nile join to flow north toward Egypt, the capital city is …

Apr 21, 2023 · Life in Sudan's capital Khartoum has been turned on its head. Once a vibrant metropolis, residents are now living in a war zone. Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...

Khartoum (الخرطوم al-Kharṭūm), located at the confluence point of the White Nile and the Blue Nile, is the capital of Sudan and of Khartoum State.

May 22, 2023 · Leaving Khartoum means a humanitarian crisis of great magnitude that will affect not only the rest of Sudan but the whole region as over six million people lose everything they ever had.

Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, is a city where the Blue and White Nile rivers meet. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and unique geographical location, Khartoum offers a fascinating experience for travelers.