وزارة الثقافة والإعلام

Sudanese General Authority for Radio and Television Broadcasting

About the Authority:

In July 2009, a decision was issued by the Council of Ministers to establish the Sudanese General Authority for Radio and Television Broadcasting.

Purposes of the Authority:

Utilizing modern media and the international information network to achieve the objectives of radio and television broadcasting.
Organizing broadcasting, rebroadcasting, and licensing of radio and television stations.
Documenting engineering and technical relations with regional and international counterpart organizations and institutions.
Developing the technical capabilities of employees.
Providing technical cooperation with state-level agencies working in the field.
Using communication tools for broadcasting and rebroadcasting purposes for licensed entities.
Providing services and investments in the field.

Powers of the Authority:

In addition to the powers outlined in the Public Authorities Law of 2003, the Authority has the following powers:

Establishing and managing broadcasting and communication stations for radio and television purposes.
Importing the technical equipment necessary for radio and television broadcasting.
Acquiring the Authority's needs for machines, equipment, spare parts, transportation, services, and other requirements in the field.
Investing its funds.
Entering into contracts.
Owning, purchasing, selling, leasing, and constructing buildings on land and properties within its purposes.
Accepting donations and borrowing funds according to the law.
Any other powers necessary to achieve its objectives.

Board of Directors:

Board Competencies and Powers

In addition to the competencies outlined in the Public Authorities Law of 2003, the Board has the following competencies and powers:

Approving the recruitment of certain personnel and experts under special work contracts.
Reviewing the overall impact of radio and television broadcasting.
Issuing directives for research to evaluate the Authority's work.
Approving investment projects, loans, and grants.
Determining the Authority's departments, their tasks, and their interrelations.
Approving the establishment of branches or offices inside or outside Sudan.
Approving coordination policies with relevant state agencies.
Approving the annual budget proposals.
Receiving complaints related to the Authority from individuals and institutions.
Preparing the annual report on the Authority and its future plans.
Setting internal regulations for the Authority’s work.

General Director:

The General Director is the primary executive responsible to the Board of Directors and is in charge of the Authority’s financial, administrative, and technical activities according to the law and regulations. The General Director has the following authorities:

Adhering to the policies set by the Board.
Implementing the plans and programs approved by the Board.
Managing and organizing the Authority and overseeing daily operations.
Supervising and improving the performance of departments.
Proposing and presenting the budget draft to the Board.
Spending funds within the approved budget.
Signing documents, contracts, and agreements on behalf of the Authority.
Announcing tenders, conducting contract negotiations, and making recommendations to the Board.
Representing the Authority in regional and international organizations.
Appointing staff below leadership positions.
Entering into contracts with qualified personnel and experts with the Board's approval.
Submitting periodic reports to the Board.

Broadcasting and Television Coverage:

Ground Stations:

Omdurman Station: Established in 1995 as an analog station with subsequent updates, serving as a backup for the new station.

Old Omdurman Station 2: Established in 1995 as an analog station.

New Ground Station: Established in 2009 and began operation in 2010 with advanced technology.

Radio Coverage:

Medium and Short Wave Stations: Small-capacity medium wave stations exist in cities such as Wadi Halfa, Atbara, Madani, Gedaref, Kassala, Port Sudan, Kadugli, Geneina, El Fasher, Wau, Mokal, Juba, Damazin, and Nyala. These were either Japanese aid or American products from the early 90s, with recent upgrades in Atbara, Dongola, Kassala, Port Sudan, Kadugli, Nyala, and El Fasher. Their daytime coverage radius is about 100 km from the transmission center.

Medium-Capacity Stations: Medium-capacity stations in Khartoum, El-Obeid, Sennar, and Juba were established between 2002 and 2006, covering a radius of about 300 km from the transmission center and most of Sudan in the evening.

Reba Station: A 600-kilowatt station covering Sudan and neighboring countries but operates at 50% capacity due to lack of spare parts. It was installed in 1996 and is an American product.

Al-Fitihab Station: A shortwave station installed in 2002, efficiently covering most of western and southern Sudan and audible in neighboring regions, although listener culture for these waves has significantly decreased.

FM Networks:

A project is currently underway to expand the FM network coverage in Sudan. The project includes 42 cities, with stations covering a radius of about 50 km from the transmission center.

Television Coverage:

Satellite Coverage: Sudan is covered by television services on Arabsat, Nilesat, and NSS 7. The western and southern parts of the country are covered by NSS7 and Arabsat Badr 6.

Ground Coverage: Small and medium-sized stations are located in 96 cities for rebroadcasting, with coverage ranging from 10 km to 50 km from each site. Most of these stations were funded by local governments in the early 90s and have low-quality conditions. New replacements are being completed for TV stations in 29 major cities, covering a 50 km radius from each city center.