The opening of the Gold Market building in Dongola in Northern State, Sudan, has taken place amid renewed accusations from critics alleging corruption and a “gold scam” linked to the junta government led by Abdel Fattah al Burhan.
While officials presented the facility as a step toward formalising and regulating gold trading, critics argue that broader concerns remain over transparency in Sudan’s gold sector and state oversight of revenues.
Junta government representatives say the new market, developed with the Bank of Sudan and the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company, is designed to improve efficiency, curb informal trading, and strengthen export control through official channels, including Dongola Airport.
The Bank of Sudan’s Northern State branch said it will purchase gold at competitive prices to support local producers, while authorities also highlighted plans to expand training and international cooperation in gold processing.
Despite these assurances, allegations of mismanagement and opaque practices in the gold trade continue to shadow the government’s economic initiatives.
