Sudan TV is the state-owned national television broadcaster of Sudan, with its roots stretching back to 1962 when it began experimental transmissions. Today, it operates under the auspices of the Sudan National Broadcasting Corporation (SNBC) and remains a central pillar of the country’s state media landscape.
Media assets
Television: Sudan TV Channel 1, Sudan TV Channel 2, Sudan TV Channel 3
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
Sudan TV functions as a government department under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Information, which exercises full control over its administrative and operational decisions. The station’s leadership is appointed—and may be dismissed at will—by the Prime Minister, underscoring the broadcaster’s limited institutional autonomy.
Source of funding and budget
According to eight African media experts interviewed in March 2024 and March 2025, Sudan TV relies almost entirely on state funding. Its operations are sustained through allocations from the national budget. The broadcaster does not publicly disclose its financial statements or detailed expenditures, keeping its fiscal affairs largely opaque.
Editorial independence
Sudan TV’s editorial output is tightly aligned with government policy, operating effectively as a mouthpiece for the ruling authorities. The station rarely—if ever—deviates from the official narrative, and its news agenda reflects the state’s priorities.
There is no legal framework or independent oversight mechanism in place to guarantee or evaluate editorial independence at Sudan TV. In the absence of statutory safeguards or watchdog bodies, journalistic autonomy remains virtually nonexistent.
June 2025