THE GRADUATES` NATIONAL MOVEMENT IN SUDAN, 1918-1944

Abstract

This article discusses the Graduates' National Movement in Sudan between 1918-1944. The first part of the article examines the emergence of the Graduates' club in 1918, its various cultural activities as well as the impact of these cultural activities on the emergence of the philosophical thoughts of the Graduates which were exhibited in their lectures at the club and in their articles published in national journals. This is followed by an analysis of the White flag league movement and its impact on the Graduates' National Movement. The third part examines the rise of the graduates' literary societies and their amalgamation in these societies to instigate the concepts of patriotism and nationalism among the members of the educated elite in that phase. The fourth part considers the impact of the 1936 agreement on the Graduates' movement and their rally to form a stronger organization of their own to threaten the colonial powers in their country. The final section draws some conclusion from this study.