Media assets

Television: Sudan TV Channel 1, Sudan TV Channel 2, Sudan TV Channel 3

State Media Matrix Typology

State-Controlled (SC)

Ownership and governance

Sudan TV functions as a government department under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Information, which exercises full control over its administrative and operational decisions. The station’s leadership is appointed—and may be dismissed at will—by the Prime Minister, underscoring the broadcaster’s limited institutional autonomy.

Source of funding and budget

According to eight African media experts interviewed in March 2024 and March 2025, Sudan TV relies almost entirely on state funding. Its operations are sustained through allocations from the national budget. The broadcaster does not publicly disclose its financial statements or detailed expenditures, keeping its fiscal affairs largely opaque.

Editorial independence

Sudan TV’s editorial output is tightly aligned with government policy, operating effectively as a mouthpiece for the ruling authorities. The station rarely—if ever—deviates from the official narrative, and its news agenda reflects the state’s priorities.

There is no legal framework or independent oversight mechanism in place to guarantee or evaluate editorial independence at Sudan TV. In the absence of statutory safeguards or watchdog bodies, journalistic autonomy remains virtually nonexistent.

June 2025

Media assets

News agency: SUNA

State Media Matrix Typology

State-Controlled (SC)

Ownership and governance

SUNA operates directly under the authority of the Ministry of Information, which exercises full control over its leadership appointments, strategic direction, and editorial policies. Decisions concerning management are made unilaterally by the Ministry, leaving no space for institutional autonomy or editorial independence.

Reports confirm that SUNA’s Khartoum headquarters was among dozens of media institutions ransacked or destroyed in the ongoing civil war, forcing the agency to relocate and operate with minimal equipment .

Source of funding and budget

According to African media experts consulted in March 2024, SUNA is entirely financed through state subsidies provided by the central government. The agency does not publish financial reports or disclose its expenditures, and there is no transparency regarding how public funds are allocated or spent.

Editorial independence

SUNA functions as a government mouthpiece, with its editorial content fully aligned with state policies and interests. Its reporting consistently promotes the official line while systematically excluding dissenting voices, critical analysis, or opposition viewpoints.

There is no domestic legislation guaranteeing editorial independence, nor is there any independent regulatory body tasked with assessing SUNA’s performance or ensuring accountability. In the absence of such safeguards, SUNA operates as a tool of state propaganda, rather than an impartial news service.

June 2025

Media assets

Radio: Sudan Radio

State Media Matrix Typology

State-Controlled (SC)

Ownership and governance

Sudan Radio operates as a subdivision of the Ministry of Information, which holds full authority over its management and strategic direction. Appointments to the station’s leadership are made directly by the Ministry, leaving little room for institutional independence or professional autonomy.

Source of funding and budget

The broadcaster is entirely dependent on government subsidies, with operational funding provided through allocations from the national budget. According to African broadcasting experts consulted in March 2024 and March 2025, Sudan Radio does not publish financial statements, and no data on expenditures or budgeting is made available to the public. As a result, the broadcaster’s fiscal operations remain entirely opaque.

Editorial independence

Editorial content on Sudan Radio is tightly steered by government interests, making it a prominent instrument of state propaganda. The station’s programming adheres strictly to official lines, and independent or critical voices are systematically excluded from its airwaves.

There are no statutory safeguards or regulatory frameworks in place to guarantee editorial independence. Nor does any independent oversight body monitor its content or governance. In the absence of legal protections and accountability mechanisms, journalistic freedom at Sudan Radio is virtually nonexistent.

June 2025