Record rise in dairy prices threatens the livelihood of Kordofan residents

El-Obeid: October 1, 2026: Radio Dabanga. The city of El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State, and its surrounding rural areas are witnessing a record-breaking and unprecedented surge in the prices of all types of dairy products. This warns of a livelihood disaster and a new dose of human suffering for citizens who rely primarily on milk as a staple meal and a core food in their daily lives, particularly in villages and rural areas. According to field reports, the prices of milk coming from the countryside or imported have jumped to historical levels, making it difficult for most families to obtain. The price of a kilo of powdered milk has reached 55,000 Sudanese pounds, while the price of a pound of fresh milk has risen to 3,500 pounds. These deteriorating economic pressures exacerbate the severity of the harsh field and security situation in El-Obeid and its neighboring villages. This acute livelihood distress coincides with the city and residential neighborhoods being subjected to frequent and intensive attacks using drones belonging to the Rapid Support Forces, which has caused terror among civilians and paralyzed the transportation of goods and animal products from surrounding rural areas to central markets. This insane rise in dairy prices threatens the food and health security of thousands of children, the elderly, and poor families remaining in North Kordofan State, who rely on this vital resource to compensate for severe shortages in other food items, amid growing fears of a continued decline in security and economic conditions and a total halt of supply lines in the coming days. The post Record rise in dairy prices threatens the livelihood of Kordofan residents appeared first on Dabanga Radio TV Online.