This study explores the economic situation and perception of employment and wellbeing of young people in Sudan and sheds light on their views on current political problems and their motivation for engaging in political activities. Within the FES MENA Youth Study project, 1,000 young Sudanese were interviewed at the end of 2021. Their answers show that they are aware of the significant role they played in the revolution that brought down the al-Bashir regime, but state that their situation has not improved since. Lack of employment opportunities, the collapse of public services and the political deadlock created fertile ground for conflict. Young people suffer from not being recognised or acknowledged. In almost all educational, social, economic, and political fields, older generations refuse to make way for young men and women. This is why the resistance committees call for Sudan to do away with the “old political club”.