Achieving independence under the rule of Ismail Al-Azhari, its borders contain what was once the Mahdist State, which was defeated by Lord Kitchener at its largest city, Omdurman.
Its city of Wadi Halfa is an important shipping center, and one of this country's major disputed regions is the Ilemi Triangle in its southeast.  Achieving independence under the rule of Ismail Al-Azhari, its borders contain what was once the Mahdist State, which was defeated by Lord Kitchener at its largest city, Omdurman. Containing the confluence of the Blue and White Nile, its border with Chad has led to a refugee crisis in that nation, since that border is dominated by the war-torn region of Darfur.  For 10 points, identify this African nation with capital at Khartoum.
Its city of Wadi Halfa is an important shipping center, and one of this country's major disputed regions is the Ilemi Triangle in its southeast.  
Republic of {Sudan}