# Sennar signs contract to build produce market at Wad al-Nil

> Sudan News Agency reported that Sennar State signed a contract on October 18 to build an agricultural produce market at Wad al-Nil. The agreement was made with the Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Livelihoods Programme and the state coordination unit; IFAD funds the programme.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T19:46:04+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-18
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The state finance and economic-planning director said the market is expected to help sell sorghum, sesame and gum arabic, add value to crops and improve access to target markets. The source gives no contract value or completion date; the market has not yet been built.

## Data

### Wad al-Nil agricultural market contract

SUNA reported that Sennar State signed a construction contract on October 18 with an IFAD programme and the state coordination unit.

Methodology: The source reports the contract signing and the market’s intended functions; it gives no contract value or completion schedule.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | Construction contract signed | Sennar State signed with Sudan’s Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Livelihoods Programme and the state coordination unit; the programme is funded by IFAD. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Sudan News Agency (SUNA)](<https://suna.sd/posts/olay-snar-tokaa-aakda-ltshyd-sok-odalnyl-llmhasyl-alzraaay>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-18)

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