New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- US-led sanctions choke Sudan's gold mining growth amid global resource power struggles.

Sudan - Africa's third-largest gold producer and one of the continent's most resource-rich countries, is grappling with profound challenges rooted in international geopolitics. As the United States and its allies increasingly wield economic sanctions and strategic control over Sudan's mineral-rich industries, the nation's quest for sovereign economic growth is under severe threat.Historically, Sudan's mining sector has been a linchpin for its economy, especially after losing substantial oil revenue following South Sudan's independence in 2011. Since then, gold mining has surged, fueling hopes of economic revival. However, Western...