Gedaref, Sudan — Ramadan Preparations Amidst Rising Meat Prices. Gedaref, Sudan — February 10, 2026 As Sudan prepares for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, which begins next week, the city of Gedaref is witnessing a surge in meat prices at its livestock market. Despite the ongoing civil war in the country, the market remains a hub of activity, with traders and consumers alike addressing the economic impact of the conflict.
In Gedaref, an agricultural and commercial center located on the road between Khartoum and the Ethiopian border, residents are facing steep increases in meat prices. “
In Ramadan specifically, livestock’s prices go up because demand is higher than supply and due to people fasting during the day, “says Mohamed Ibrahim Ahmed, a resident of Gedaref. “
The prices in the market are too high, too expensive.
An ewe costs 650 to 700 thousands Sudanese pound [$1080 to 1163]. ” The market’s bustling activity is a stark contrast to the broader humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan.
The United Nations has declared famine conditions in at least five areas of the country, where people are dying from starvation and related causes.
Marketplaces across Sudan, including Gedaref, have been targeted in attacks, exacerbating the crisis and driving up the needs of children. Despite these challenges, traders in Gedaref are optimistic about the market’s future. “
Prices are still reasonable till now, no high increases, “says Mohamed Othman, another resident. “.
And even if it happens, it is not that high. We expect the situation to improve by Ramadan.
We don’t know what will happen, but the situation in the country is better now.”.
The United Nations recently launched a new Sudan Humanitarian Fund, with $700 million in contributions from the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
The UN’s humanitarian chief has set the start of Ramadan on February 17 as a deadline to make visible progress on the project.
As Sudan prepares for Ramadan, the country’s residents are hopeful that the upcoming holy month will bring some relief from the ongoing crisis.
However, the high prices at Gedaref’s livestock market serve as a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
