The Sudanese pound continues to depreciate sharply against the US dollar, putting further pressure on prices and purchasing power as army-controlled authorities prepare to replace the national currency.
On the parallel market, the US dollar was trading at around 7,500 Sudanese pounds on September 22, 2026, compared with about 4,100 pounds in May and nearly 600 pounds before the outbreak of the war, according to data reported by Reuters.
The sharp depreciation reflects the scale of the economic crisis triggered by the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023. The war has severely disrupted trade, production and the country’s financial system.
Against this backdrop, Sudanese authorities have revived plans to change and replace the currency. General Ibrahim Gaber Ibrahim, a member of the Sovereignty Council, chaired a meeting on Tuesday of the committee tasked with preparing the operation.
The Central Bank of Sudan has already begun replacing some older banknotes, notably the 500- and 1,000-pound notes, in areas controlled by the army. The operation is aimed in particular at withdrawing counterfeit notes from circulation and strengthening control over the monetary system.
The pound’s depreciation comes as Sudan’s economy remains severely affected by the war and the country’s division into areas controlled by different armed forces.
The continued decline in the national currency is also driving up the cost of imported goods in a country where people are already facing severe difficulties accessing essential goods and basic services.
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