Sudan

Story of The Nile

Pilot Guides Burundi, Congo, Congo {Democratic Rep}, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda

The Nile has two major tributaries – the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The White Nile is traditionally considered to be the headwater. However, the Blue Nile is the source of 80 per cent of the water of the Nile downstream.

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General Gordon and the Seige of Khartoum

Pilot Guides Egypt, England, History, South Sudan, Sudan, United Kingdom

The siege of Khartoum occurred from March 1884 to January 1885. Sudanese Mahdist forces captured the city of Khartoum from its Egyptian garrison, thereby gaining control over the whole of Sudan.

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The Mahdi

Pilot Guides Egypt, England, History, South Sudan, Sudan, United Kingdom

The Mahdi is a messianic figure in the Islamic world who is believed to appear at the end of times to rid the world of evil and injustice. He is said to be a descendant of Muhammad who will re appear and lead Muslims to rule the world.

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The Mahdi Wars of Sudan

Pilot Guides Egypt, England, History, South Sudan, Sudan, United Kingdom

Britain’s strategic interest in Egypt increased after the construction of the Suez Canal. Opened in 1869, the Canal considerably shortened the trade and military routes to India and the East. In 1875, the British government bought shares in the Suez Canal Company.

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Lord Kitchener and the Battle of Obdurman

Pilot Guides Egypt, England, History, South Sudan, Sudan, United Kingdom

Kitchener was credited in 1898 for having won the Battle of Omdurman and securing control of the Sudan, for which he was made Baron Kitchener of Khartoum.