Orange purchased from road side vendor in the middle of the Sudan desert
Society
Sharia law is used as the foundational legal framework within the country.
Public venues for prayer are prevalent
Majority of males observed to engage in worship 5 times a day
Touting is non-existent except at tourist venues as well as bus stations. Prices are fixed.
Hospitality of locals is commendable. On multiple occasions they would pay for tea and food if they happen to engage in any form of conversation out of curiosity.
Minimal signs of homelessness observed. Streets in Khartoum appear empty past 8pm in the evening.
Despite general lack of infrastructure, a strong sense of community was observed amongst the population. Daily affairs were was observed to be conducted in an orderly and peaceful manner.
Technology level
Level of technology level in government agency observed is low.
Mobile phones are prevalent. Android owns majority of market share. Samsung and Huawei mobile phone users were observed to be prevalent.
Facebook and WatsApp are the dominant internet communications medium. YouTube is in prevalent use
Internet connectivity is low and generally unstable hovering around 300++kpbs in hotels.
The following US based technology solution is not accessible. Use of proxy is necessary.
AWS
Gmail
Stripe
Bugsnag
Perception of foreign relations
US and western nations perceived still to be harboring colonial masters mentality attempting to meddle in affairs of nation with aim of gaining unfair advantage.
The Chinese government is perceived as friendly and fair, genuinely interested in helping the country develop.
Nature and history
Water melon was observed to grow wild in the sub-Saharan dessert. Much agricultural potential could be expected if nile is successfully harvested for irrigation purposes.
Donkeys, camels and cows observed to roam wild in the sun-Saharan dessert.
