Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan’s war, UN warns

Alongside gold, the little-known Sudanese commodity gum arabic – used in soft drinks, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – continues to fuel the war. 

W Wade Wilson Author

July 15, 2026
Updated Oct 16, 2026
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Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan’s war, UN warns

Alongside gold, the little-known Sudanese commodity gum arabic – used in soft drinks, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – continues to fuel the war. 

This summary is based on reporting by UN News Africa.

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Published: July 15, 2026
Last updated: October 16, 2026
Written by: Wade Wilson
Category: Politics
Reading time: 1 min read
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