Khartoum, Sudan, is grappling with a severe power crisis caused by ongoing conflict, infrastructure collapse, and global energy disruptions. Widespread power outages have severely impacted daily life, forcing residents like Husna Mohamed to make multiple trips for water, cook without refrigeration, and study by candlelight. The crisis is deeply rooted in Sudan's fragile infrastructure and exacerbated by the prolonged war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, now in its fourth year.

The crisis extends beyond households to affect businesses and markets. Fuel shortages and soaring prices—up over 40% in recent weeks—have crippled transportation and livelihoods, with drivers and merchants bearing the brunt of rising costs. Informal solutions like solar power have emerged but only partially alleviate the suffering, highlighting the country's lack of resilient systems. Experts warn that Sudan’s economy and infrastructure remain highly vulnerable, with residents facing daily hardships as they try to adapt to an increasingly unstable energy landscape.