Suakin, Sudan, Feb 1, 2026 (AFP) - In Sudan's old port of Suakin, dreams of a tourism revival

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2026-02-01

The mayor of Suakin dreams of a rebirth for his town, an ancient Red Sea port spared by the wars that have marked Sudan's history but reduced to ruins by the ravages of time. "It was called the 'White City'," for its unique buildings made of coral stone taken from the seabed, said mayor Abu Mohamed El-Amin Artega, who is also the leader of the Artega tribe, part of eastern Sudan's Beja ethnic group. Now the once-booming port and tourist draw lang......

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