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Leaders
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Sudan Sovereign Council Appoints Acting Prime Minister
Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council on Wednesday announced a minor reshuffle in the Sudanese government, particularly in the ministries of cabinet affairs, foreign affairs and education. In a statement, the Council said that the Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, appointed Dafallah Al-Haj Ali as the country's Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Acting Prime Minister. Ali is a veteran diplomat who once served as Sudan's representative to the UN and was most recently the country's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, according to Agence France Presse (AFP). Moreover, Al-Burhan appointed Omar Seddik as Sudan's Foreign Minister. Seddik is a current ambassador and took part in the negotiations between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Jeddah last year. Al-Burhan also approved the appointment of Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar as the Education Minister. This move comes as the SAF recaptured most parts of Sudan's capital, Khartoum, in March, after two years of fighting against the RSF. The devastating conflict has divided the country in two, with the SAF controlling the center, north and east, and the RSF holding almost all of the western Darfur region and parts of the south. In February, Al-Burhan said he would form a technocratic wartime government to help 'complete what remains of our military objectives, which is liberating Sudan from these rebels.' Earlier in April, the RSF announced it would form a parallel government, a move that has sparked international concerns that the country could remain split. During the London Conference on Sudan in mid-April, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Waleed Al-Khuraiji, condemned attempts to form parallel governments as 'illegitimate,' warning they risk derailing peace efforts and deepening divisions. He insisted solutions must respect Sudan's sovereignty and involve only its legitimate institutions. Short link : Post Views: 42
Daily News Egypt
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Sudan conflict, bilateral ties dominate talks between Al-Sisi, Al-Burhan in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and the Head of Sudan's Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, discussed the ongoing war in Sudan and bilateral cooperation during talks in Cairo on Monday, the Egyptian presidency said. Egyptian presidency spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that Al-Sisi and Al-Burhan held an initial closed meeting, followed by an expanded session including delegations from both countries. The discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviewed Egypt's potential contribution to efforts aimed at reconstructing and rehabilitating areas damaged by the conflict in Sudan. El-Shennawy added that the talks covered continuing joint projects in vital sectors such as electricity linkage, railways, trade exchange, and cultural and scientific collaboration. Cooperation in health, agriculture, industry, and mining was also discussed, with the goal of achieving desired integration and optimising the use of both countries' potential. The consultations also addressed 'the latest field developments in Sudan, and the field progress achieved by the Sudanese Armed Forces in regaining control of the capital Khartoum,' the spokesperson noted. He said both leaders agreed on 'the necessity of intensifying efforts to provide the necessary support and assistance to Sudanese residing in war zones.' According to El-Shennawy, the meeting included an exchange of views on current regional situations, particularly concerning the Nile River basin and the Horn of Africa. He stated that 'the visions of the two countries aligned due to the close link between the national security of both Egypt and Sudan.' An agreement was reached 'to continue coordination and joint work to preserve the water security of the two states, reject unilateral measures in the Blue Nile basin, and apply international law to achieve common benefit for all sisterly nations in the Nile basin.' Earlier on Monday, Sudan's Sovereign Council had confirmed Al-Burhan's arrival in Cairo for a one-day visit focused on bilateral relations and regional and international developments. Al-Burhan previously met Al-Sisi in Cairo last November during the World Urban Forum. At that time, Al-Burhan affirmed that the Sudanese army and people were 'determined to preserve the state and its institutions and defeat the Rapid Support Forces.' He expressed his aspiration 'to work on preparing for the stage of reconstructing the sectors of the Sudanese state in the post-war phase which will begin soon,' and hoped for 'an effective role from brotherly and friendly countries to develop the urban community in the post-war phase.'
Zawya
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
President El-Sisi Receives President of Sudan's Sovereign Council General Al-Burhan
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received President of the Sovereign Council of the Republic of the Sudan, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, at Cairo International Airport. They headed to Al-Ittihadiya Palace, where an official reception ceremony was held and the national anthems played. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two sides held a closed session of talks, followed by an expanded meeting attended by the two countries' delegations. They reviewed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation, and Egypt's effective engagement in the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts of Sudan, in the aftermath of the war's destruction. President El-Sisi and General Al-Burhan also addressed the ongoing implementation of joint projects across a range of vital sectors, including electrical interconnection; railways; trade; cultural and scientific exchange; as well as cooperation in health, agriculture, industry, mining, and other spheres. This aims to achieve the envisioned integration between the two countries and leverage the significant potential of both nations and their peoples. The talks also focused on the recent field developments in Sudan and the territorial advancements secured by the Sudanese Armed Forces in reasserting control over the capital, Khartoum. The two sides agreed on the imperative of strengthening efforts to deliver the requisite support and assistance to Sudanese nationals residing in conflict-affected areas. Furthermore, President El-Sisi and General Al-Burhan exchanged views and visions on the current situation in the region, particularly in the Nile River Basin and the Horn of Africa. A convergence of perspectives between the two countries was underpinned by the close connection between the national security of both Egypt and Sudan. The two sides agreed to foster closer coordination and joint action to safeguard the water security of both states, reject unilateral measures in the Blue Nile Basin, and uphold international law to achieve mutual benefit for all nations within the Nile Basin. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Al-Ahram Weekly
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El-Sisi, Al-Burhan discuss Sudan post-war reconstruction efforts - Foreign Affairs
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met with General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council (TSC), in Cairo on Monday to discuss Sudan's post-war reconstruction and regional security. El-Sisi personally received Al-Burhan at Cairo Airport before hosting him at the Ittihadiya Palace for an official reception. The leaders then held a private meeting, later joined by delegations from both nations. According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, talks focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and assessing recent developments in Sudan — particularly the Sudanese army's efforts to retake control of the capital, Khartoum, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In March, nearly two years into a brutal internal conflict, Al-Burhan announced that Khartoum had been 'freed' from RSF control following a major military offensive. El-Sisi and Al-Burhan also underscored the urgency of providing humanitarian assistance to civilians trapped in conflict zones. Since the war broke out in April 2023 — triggered by a power struggle over the RSF's integration into the national army — tens of thousands of Sudanese have been killed, and the country has effectively fractured. The army now controls the north and east, while the RSF holds swathes of Darfur in the west and large areas in the south. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional security, with particular focus on the Nile Basin and the Horn of Africa. They reaffirmed the strategic alignment of Egyptian and Sudanese national security interests, including a joint stance against unilateral actions on Nile water resources. Both reiterated their commitment to international law and equitable use of the Blue Nile's waters. On the bilateral front, El-Sisi and Al-Burhan agreed to push forward joint projects across key sectors — including electricity interconnection, railway infrastructure, trade, health, agriculture, mining, and cultural and scientific cooperation. The Egyptian presidency said such initiatives aim to deepen economic integration and better harness the countries' shared resources. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Arab News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Sisi meets Burhan in Cairo to discuss restoring stability in Sudan
DUBAI: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council President Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan met in Cairo on Monday to discuss ways to restore stability and promote development in Sudan. The two leaders also planned to consult on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing various regional issues, Ahram Online reported. Al-Burhan's visit comes amid ongoing conflict in Sudan, where fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has devastated the country. Al-Burhan declared Khartoum 'free' of RSF control in March after a major military push. The war, which erupted in April 2023 over disputes regarding the RSF's integration into the military, has left tens of thousands dead, with both sides accused of committing atrocities. Sudan remains deeply divided, with the army controlling the north and east, while the RSF holds much of Darfur and parts of the south.
