SAF government Prime Minister Kamil Idris has come under widespread criticism after touring upscale supermarkets and major retail outlets in Khartoum, with residents accusing him of ignoring the economic hardship facing ordinary Sudanese citizens.
Idris, appointed by Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, visited several large commercial establishments as part of what officials described as an inspection tour to assess the availability of essential consumer goods and monitor market prices.
During the visits, Idris met traders and shoppers, discussing the supply of basic commodities and whether prices remained stable.
However, the tour sparked a wave of criticism on social media, where Sudanese citizens questioned why the SAF government leader had chosen well-stocked supermarkets and upscale grocery stores rather than traditional markets and working-class neighbourhoods.
Critics argued that visiting establishments catering to wealthier consumers presented a misleading picture of Sudan’s worsening economic conditions, particularly as millions struggle with soaring food prices and declining purchasing power.
Many Sudanese households depend on neighbourhood shops and traditional markets, where the continued depreciation of the Sudanese pound has pushed essential goods increasingly beyond the reach of ordinary families.
The backlash comes amid a deepening economic crisis, with the country’s currency continuing to lose value and the cost of food, fuel and other basic necessities rising sharply.
