Al Rakoba
One of Sudan's most visited Arabic news and forum sites.
Al Rakoba at a glance
Al Rakoba is a news & media website and one of the most visited sites in Sudan, currently ranked #2 in the country. It was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan. Today Al Rakoba is owned by Al Rakoba. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 5.5 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through advertising. Its closest rivals include sudantribune.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 5.2 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 5.3 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 5.5 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 5.8 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct37%
- Organic search34%
- Social18%
- News aggregators8%
- Email3%
Audience & demographics
- Men55%
- Women45%
- Age 35-4426%
- Age 45-5423%
- Age 25-3422%
The audience is concentrated in Sudan, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Sudan86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 1.6 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Sudan
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| al rakoba | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| breaking news | Top 10 | High | — |
| today's headlines | Top 10 | High | — |
| live coverage | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Sudan web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 79% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading news & media apps in Sudan
Company information
- Website
- alrakoba.net
- Sector
- News & Media
- Owner
- Al Rakoba
- Owner type
- Private media company
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Khartoum, Sudan
- Employees
- 10-50
- Ownership
- Al Rakoba controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Arabic
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Private media company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Al Rakoba operates a news and media publisher focused on Sudan. One of Sudan's most visited Arabic news and forum sites. Revenue comes mainly from advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Advertising
International presence
- Primary market
- Sudan
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Sudan)
- #2 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading news & media site in Sudan
- Global rank
- Top 60,000 worldwide
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| sudantribune.com | ≈ 3.3 million / month | #3 class competitor | — |
What is Al Rakoba?
Al Rakoba (alrakoba.net) is a news and media publisher serving users in Sudan. One of Sudan's most visited Arabic news and forum sites. It ranks #2 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the news & media category.
Who owns Al Rakoba?
The site is operated by Al Rakoba. The company was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan. It employs around 10-50.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Al Rakoba at roughly 5.5 million visits per month, about 0.2 million per day. Around 79% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 3.1 pages per visit with an average session of 3 min.
How Al Rakoba makes money
Revenue comes primarily from advertising, alongside .
Competitors in Sudan
Its closest rivals include sudantribune.com.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2006
Al Rakoba is founded in Khartoum, Sudan.
- Growth phase
Expands its news & media offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #2 among the most visited websites in Sudan.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Broad daily news coverage with national reach
- Fast breaking-news publishing
- Free access to most articles
- Strong presence in search and social
Cons
- Heavy advertising load on article pages
- Editorial line criticised by parts of the audience
- Clickbait headlines on high-traffic sections
- Paywall limits on premium content
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Al Rakoba?
Al Rakoba is operated by Al Rakoba. Private media company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Al Rakoba headquartered?
Al Rakoba is headquartered in Khartoum, Sudan.
When was Al Rakoba founded?
Al Rakoba was founded in 2006.
How many employees does Al Rakoba have?
Al Rakoba employs approximately 10-50 people.
What is Al Rakoba's revenue?
Al Rakoba does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from advertising.
Who are Al Rakoba's competitors?
Main competitors in Sudan include sudantribune.com.
How does Al Rakoba make money?
Mainly advertising.
Is Al Rakoba publicly traded?
No — Al Rakoba is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Al Rakoba.
How many visitors does Al Rakoba get?
Third-party estimates place Al Rakoba at roughly 5.5 million visits per month, mostly from Sudan, with 79% mobile traffic.
Is Al Rakoba safe?
Al Rakoba is an established news & media site founded in 2006 and ranked #2 in Sudan; use the official domain alrakoba.net and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsalrakoba.net
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageSudan and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos