Sudan’s Rival Banknotes Harden a Country Split in Two
Sudan's new banknotes have split its currency along the war's front lines, as the army and the rival RSF run competing money systems in a divided country.
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Northern Africa Africa Sudan’s Rival Banknotes Harden a Country Split in Two By Samuel Ncube · June 26, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. SUDAN · GEOPOLITICS Key Facts —New money: Sudan’s army-aligned central bank has issued new banknotes, including a redesigned 1,000-pound note. —A rival system: In areas held by the Rapid Support Forces, older notes still circulate under a parallel authority. —Currency as a weapon: Each side accuses the other of using money to wage the war and starve its territory of cash. —A divided nation: The army holds the east and centre; the RSF controls much of Darfur and the west.
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