Khartoum, Nabaa Sudan — Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism in the Government of the Darfur Region, Professor Ahmed Izhag Shanab, visited Al-Neelain University on Wednesday to explore cooperation in addressing the impact of the war. He met with the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Al-Hadi Adam Mohamed Ibrahim, as the ministry seeks to expand academic, cultural and community partnerships in support of issues affecting the region.
Professor Shanab said the visit aimed to consult with the university administration on a number of the ministry’s academic, research and community-oriented projects. He praised Al-Neelain University’s standing and role in the academic sector, as well as its early return to Khartoum following the withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia from the capital.
Academic Cooperation
The minister said the ministry would begin working with Al-Neelain University to “bring together” the five states of the Darfur Region, unify media messaging, and address the social and cultural consequences of the war.
He added that the ministry would work to address challenges facing education and university students in Darfur, particularly the children of those killed, prisoners and missing persons. The ministry will also cooperate with the university in organizing a range of cultural, heritage and awareness-raising activities involving faculty members and students.
Professor Shanab affirmed the continuation of efforts to rally Sudanese people in the “battle for survival” against the RSF, while supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied forces.
University’s Return
For his part, the Vice-Chancellor of Al-Neelain University welcomed the visit by the Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Government of the Darfur Region and briefed him on the university’s efforts to resume operations in Khartoum more than a year ago.
Professor Al-Hadi said the university had restored its academic presence in central Khartoum after opening an examination center on July 20, 2025, at the Faculty of Economic and Social Studies. He noted that the university’s return had contributed to restoring normal life and academic activity in the area.
Broad Partnerships
The University Vice-Chancellor outlined Al-Neelain’s cooperation with a number of academic, government and private institutions, including the universities of Nyala, Zalingei and South of the Sahara, as well as its hosting of examinations for the Accountants Council, the National Civil Service Commission, the Council for Regulating the Legal Profession and other institutions.
He also briefed the minister on details of a university convoy sent to displaced people at Azhari Al-Mubarak shelter center in Al-Affadh village in the Northern State from May 1 to 10, 2026.
Professor Al-Hadi affirmed the university’s readiness to cooperate with the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Government of the Darfur Region on all initiatives serving the cause of Darfur and Sudan and supporting academic and community efforts during the next phase.
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