New Sudanese pound banknotes are appearing in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group currently engaged in conflict with the national army. This circulation raises concerns regarding the origin of the currency and suggests a growing economic separation within Sudan. The RSF controls significant territory, notably including the Darfur region, since fighting erupted in April 2023 following a breakdown in cooperation with the Sudanese armed forces. The emergence of a parallel economy controlled by the RSF indicates a deepening of the country’s de facto division. Experts suggest this move could be an attempt by the RSF to consolidate control and establish financial independence. The situation further complicates Sudan’s already fragile political and economic landscape, exacerbated by the ongoing civil war. The source of the new currency remains unconfirmed, fueling speculation about external support for the RSF.