00:06As the sun goes down, another side of Khartoum begins to emerge.
00:11In a city once emptied by war, parks, restaurants and small businesses are welcoming customers back again.
00:19This is Marina Park, near the confluence of the Blue and White Nile.
00:23The area was one of the main battlefields last year.
00:28We spent five months clearing the location of war remnants, including dead bodies, weapons, damaged cars and ordnance.
00:37We now operate as the first park in the capital, despite the financial and logistical challenges.
00:44Families and children deserve to reclaim their nights and deserve a place to relax.
00:49For businesses, the return of customers offers a chance to rebuild livelihoods badly affected by the war.
00:57But keeping the doors open after dark is not easy.
01:01Power remains unreliable, security concerns persist and damaged infrastructure are among the problems.
01:10When we started seven months ago, we received a few customers and we closed by 9 p.m.
01:16But now, the change is felt daily.
01:18The number of customers is growing and we open until 12 now.
01:23I am happy and surprised by the return of both people and nightlife.
01:28For customers, hanging out at night means more than eating or socializing.
01:34It's a chance to feel normal again.
01:36A meal with friends, a cup of tea or simply spending an evening outside can feel like a return to
01:43normal life.
01:45I regularly come with my children to let them play, to restore our memories and feel alive again.
01:51During the war, we couldn't be outside our house during the daylight.
01:55But now everything's changed and I'm so cheerful.
01:58Khartoum's nightlife revival is still limited and uneven.
02:02But every gathering is a small sign of resilience.
02:07For many years, these streets were quiet after dark.
02:10Now Khartoum is slowly coming back to life.
02:13But ensuring this revival lasts will depend on security, reliable services and a functioning economy.
