KhartoumMetro

**No specific local labor market or unemployment data for Khartoum metro (city/provincial level) was identified in recent sources.** The provided national baseline (youth unemployment 15-24 male at 11.8% in 2022) remains the most recent cited figure; no 2025–2026 updates specific to Khartoum were found.[[1]](https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-crisis-situation-analysis-period-300326-050426)[[2]](https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/monthly-forecast/2026-06/sudan-39.php)

**Security and political/economic events affecting young men (18-35) in Khartoum metro (last ~60 days, late April–late June 2026):**  
SAF maintains control of Khartoum (regained around March 2025 after RSF occupation). However, RSF drone attacks have resumed pressure on the capital after a period of relative calm. Key incidents include:  
- Drone strikes on Khartoum International Airport and military installations on or around 4 May 2026, disrupting all flights.[[2]](https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/monthly-forecast/2026-06/sudan-39.php)[[3]](https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/power-struggle-sudan)  
- Additional drone strikes reported across various parts of Khartoum and twin city Omdurman from 28 April to 5 May 2026.[[2]](https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/monthly-forecast/2026-06/sudan-39.php)[[4]](https://orsam.org.tr/en/yayinlar/major-attacks-in-the-sudan-war-may-2026/)  

Sudan accused Ethiopia and the UAE of facilitating these attacks (both denied involvement). These strikes represent an escalation in aerial threats to SAF-held Khartoum, with potential for economic disruption (e.g., airport operations, military sites), civilian casualties, and renewed instability. Nationally, drone-related civilian deaths exceeded 1,000 in the first five months of 2026, reflecting a sharp rise in such attacks.[[3]](https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/power-struggle-sudan)  

Other notes: An EU delegation visited Khartoum on 15 June 2026 for talks with SAF leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Residents have been returning to parts of the capital, but risks from unexploded ordnance persist. No reports of large-scale protests, militia ground activity, mass layoffs, or specific crackdowns targeting young men in Khartoum metro during this window.[[3]](https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/power-struggle-sudan)

**NGO or think-tank reports on Khartoum’s youth situation published in 2025:** No new reports specifically focused on Khartoum youth (or updates shifting the baseline instability picture) were identified in the results. Broader conflict reporting notes the continued role of youth in pro-democracy efforts and local humanitarian response (e.g., Emergency Response Rooms), amid ongoing national-level violence and polarization.[[5]](https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/09/why-ending-war-sudan-should-be-higher-priority-west)

**Internet/mobile infrastructure changes in Khartoum:** No reports of shutdowns, major outages, or new rollouts specific to Khartoum in the last 60 days. Earlier patterns (e.g., short exam-related mobile disruptions in July 2025 or fibre issues in September 2025) predate the current window; connectivity challenges have been chronic due to the wider conflict but appear stable in recent Khartoum-specific coverage.[[6]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_shutdowns_in_Sudan)

**Overall assessment vs. baseline:** No major shifts in youth unemployment data. The primary development is renewed RSF drone activity targeting Khartoum metro (late April–early May 2026), which introduces fresh security and potential economic risks after SAF consolidation of the capital. This could elevate local instability for young men through heightened aerial threats, disrupted services, and civilian harm, though ground-level militia activity or protests were not reported in the period. Sources primarily cover national or broader conflict dynamics rather than granular Khartoum youth metrics. Further monitoring of humanitarian and security updates is recommended.

**No dedicated public municipal statistics bureau or API for Khartoum metro/provincial level was identified** (CBS is national/federal; conflict since 2023 has severely limited new sub-national releases). Sub-national data is sparse overall due to the ongoing crisis. Here are the most relevant accessible sources matching the requested categories (based on public web sources as of mid-2026):

- **Sudan Data Portal (Central Bureau of Statistics / CBS)**: https://sudan.opendataforafrica.org/ — No dedicated public API (downloads/tables available via portal); state-level granularity (includes Khartoum state); update frequency unknown/irregular (pre-war and limited post-2023); auth none; covers select socioeconomic indicators by state.[[1]](https://sudan.opendataforafrica.org/)

- **Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) Sudan (main site)**: http://www.cbs.gov.sd/ or http://cbs.gov.sd/ — No public API or clear machine-readable bulk downloads noted; national with references to sub-national (state) ambitions in strategy docs; irregular/very limited updates (disrupted by war); auth none; primarily country-level with some state mentions.[[2]](https://ghdx.healthdata.org/organizations/central-bureau-statistics-sudan)

- **Sudan Labor Market Panel Survey (SLMPS) 2022**: http://erfdataportal.com/index.php/catalog/265 (or via ERF/ILO references) — Microdata likely downloadable (registration may be required); national survey with urban/rural and some state stratification possible (Khartoum as major urban area); one-time/panel (2022 data); auth none or free registration; labor/unemployment indicators (not city-specific).[[3]](http://erfdataportal.com/index.php/catalog/265)

- **HDX Sudan Subnational Administrative Boundaries (COD-AB)**: https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sdn — No API (geodatabase, SHP, GeoJSON, XLSX downloads); Admin Level 1 (19 states incl. Khartoum) and Admin Level 2 (189 localities); static/updated periodically (latest version ~2026); auth none; ideal for filtering ACLED or other events to Khartoum state/locality.[[4]](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-sdn)

- **ACLED Sudan data (sub-national events)**: https://acleddata.com/country/sudan — API available (yes, via free myACLED account for full access); events coded to admin boundaries (states incl. Khartoum; high coverage of Khartoum state); ongoing/real-time updates; auth free account required for full data/API; sub-national (state and finer where geo-coded).[[5]](https://acleddata.com/country/sudan)

- **Sudan Tribune RSS feed(s)**: https://sudantribune.com/ (English; Arabic editions available) — RSS yes; daily updates; auth none; strong Khartoum-focused coverage (news/events on instability, youth, urban issues). Other options: Dabanga, Al Tagyheer, or Sudanile RSS feeds via aggregators like feedspot.[[6]](https://rss.feedspot.com/sudan_news_rss_feeds/)

- **HDX Sudan Subnational Population Statistics (COD-PS)**: https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-sdn — No API (downloads); Admin 0–2 (states incl. Khartoum, with age/sex projections to 2025); periodic updates; auth none; population baseline for Khartoum state/locality.[[7]](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-sdn)

Additional notes: No active municipal Khartoum-specific stats bureau or labor disaggregation below state level was found in public sources. Think tank/NGO projects (e.g., IOM displacement tracking or UN agencies) often produce Khartoum-relevant reports on crisis/urban poverty but rarely machine-readable APIs or regular structured downloads. Data availability is heavily impacted by the 2023–ongoing conflict. Check HDX regularly for new sub-national releases.