REPUBLICAN PALACE MUSEUM

Located in a beautiful disused Anglican church, the museum recounts, with strong illustrations, portraits and comments, the road travelled by the Sudan from foreign invasions and the struggle for independence to the present. A lot of space is devoted to the objects relating to the supreme function, especially the gifts offered to the various presidents. Special mention for the Nixon gift, which enjoyed us well. The museum also exhibits a small collection of presidential cars, especially Rolls, used on major occasions, such as reception of foreign heads of state or national festivals.

From Kitchener, the famous Republican Palace (where Omar al-Bashir does not live) is just northwest on the Nile River. Photos are forbidden but you can see it on old shots at the museum, Bait al-Khalifa in Omdurman, or on the flip of the 10 SDG English ticket.

Closer to the Mek Pont Bridge, the little St Matthew Cathedral (Catholic this time) deserves to be stopped, especially on Sunday, of course, during offices of the African rite.