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Sudan: past, current and future
25 January 2025
Ahmed Hassan is a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology, Stellenbosch University. He was previously the postdoctoral fellow of the Machine Learning Chair at the University of Pretoria. He completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Ahmed Hassan presented about Sudan at the University of Western Cape. He was also the Guest Speaker of the Institute for Healing of Memories Africa’s Day.
SUDAN: PAST, CURRENT AND FUTURE
Dr Ahmed Hassan, postdoctoral fellow, Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology, Stellenbosch University
Saturday 25 January 10.00 am–12.00 pm COURSE FEES R220; Staff and students R110
This double lecture presents a thorough look at Sudan’s history, present issues and future possibilities. It covers Sudan’s past, from pre-colonial times and the Mahdist Revolution to colonial rule, independence and the difficult decades that followed. Key topics include Sudanese society, government and economy as well as the effects of civil wars, conflicts, the split of the country and important moments like the Sudanese Revolution. The course also looks at Sudan’s current political, social and economic situation, focusing on important topics such as governance, human rights and economic changes. Additionally, it explores Sudan’s possible paths to peace, stability and growth in a changing world.
The lecture provides a detailed exploration of the ongoing war in Sudan, examining its root causes, international involvement, its impact on Sudan itself and the region, and the country’s prospects.
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