Khartoum Airport Rehabilitation Underway: Infrastructure Minister Inspects Progress

Khartoum, Jan. 19, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Seif Al-Nasr Al-Tijani Haroun, on Monday inspected the ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation work at Khartoum International Airport. He evaluated the preparedness of various divisions as part of the plan to restore the airport's operations and resume flights. The Minister commended the efforts of the workers and reaffirmed the government's commitment to further develop the airport to meet the requirements of the upcoming phase, supporting the return of normal life to the capital. His tour included a visit to the Sudan Airways headquarters, an inspection of the alternative road linking Obeid Khatim and Airport Street (Al-Gireif Loop), and visits to several government facilities. Minister Haroun also met with Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Head of the Committee for Preparing the Environment for Citizens' Return to Khartoum State, Lt. Gen. Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, to discuss ways to accelerate the reactivation of vital facilities and services in the state. AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 120 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.