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The Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority (TPRA) of Sudan has announced a “temporary restriction” on WhatsApp’s voice and video calling features throughout the nation starting Friday, July 25, 2025.
According to a statement, this action is being taken to address potential security risks and to protect national security and the country’s critical interests, as reported by state media SUNA.
“The TPRA notifies all subscribers and users of telecommunications services that WhatsApp voice and video calling services will be restricted in Sudan as a precautionary measure against security threats and to preserve national security and the country’s supreme interests,” the statement reads.
The TPRA notified all telecom subscribers that while the voice and video calling options will be limited, other functions of WhatsApp, such as text messaging and group sharing, will remain fully operational.
The authority did not clarify the specific nature of the security risks that led to this action but stressed its importance for the country’s welfare amid an ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The TPRA expressed regret for any inconvenience this decision may cause users and requested their understanding and cooperation in placing national priorities over personal preferences. The authority added that the restriction would remain effective “until further notice.”
Since the outbreak of war in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the RSF in the capital, it is estimated that tens of thousands have lost their lives.
Officials estimate that it will require approximately $700 billion to reconstruct the nation’s infrastructure, with the capital, Khartoum, needing about half of that total.
Last Wednesday, the Sudanese army announced that it successfully defended against an attack by the paramilitary RSF on El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state.
