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L'Orient-Le Jour
08-05-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
How the Sudanese army reached a breaking point with the Emirates
Entering the third year of a brutal civil war involving numerous foreign actors, Sudan reached a breaking point with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accused of arming and financing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This week, Khartoum took its most decisive action in this regard, having already expelled 15 Emirati diplomats in December 2023, a few months after the war began. On Tuesday, May 6, the Sudanese Sovereignty Council announced it was breaking diplomatic relations with Abu Dhabi, citing the Emiratis' "direct support" to paramilitary forces and labeling the country as an "aggressor state." This decision came just one day after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared itself incompetent to hear Sudan's complaint against the United Arab Emirates for complicity in genocide against the Masalit...
Asharq Al-Awsat
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Sisi, Burhan Discuss Nile Water Security, Post-War Reconstruction in Sudan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held high-level talks in Cairo on Monday with Sudanese Sovereignty Council Chairman General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, focusing on regional water security and Egypt's role in rebuilding war-torn Sudan. The meeting, held at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, underscored Egypt's commitment to supporting Sudan amid its ongoing internal conflict, which has ravaged the country since April 2023. Sisi reaffirmed his country's readiness to contribute to reconstruction efforts and help restore infrastructure destroyed by the civil war. In a joint statement, the two leaders emphasized their continued coordination to preserve the water security of both nations and rejected unilateral measures concerning the Nile River. Egyptian presidential spokesperson Mohamed al-Shennawy said the talks also covered broader regional issues, particularly developments in the Nile Basin and the Horn of Africa. 'There is complete alignment between Egypt and Sudan on the strategic importance of shared water resources and the need for regional stability,' al-Shennawy said. The two sides reiterated their opposition to unilateral actions related to the Blue Nile—Ethiopia's main tributary for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Egypt and Sudan have long called for a binding legal agreement with Ethiopia on the dam's operation to safeguard their downstream water rights. Al-Burhan's visit came at the invitation of Sisi and follows a series of diplomatic contacts aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation. Sisi personally welcomed the Sudanese leader at Cairo Airport before accompanying him to the palace for official reception ceremonies. Talks included the recent battlefield developments in Sudan, where the Sudanese Armed Forces have reportedly regained control of the capital, Khartoum. Both leaders discussed coordinating efforts to support civilians in conflict zones and advance political and economic integration between the two countries. In expanded discussions involving ministers and senior officials from both sides, Egypt and Sudan agreed to accelerate joint projects in key sectors such as electricity interconnection, rail infrastructure, trade, agriculture, health, industry, mining, and cultural exchange. Sudan has been mired in civil war since mid-2023, pitting the national army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has displaced over 14 million people, with more than 1.2 million seeking refuge in Egypt, according to UN figures. Sisi has consistently called for a ceasefire and stressed the importance of maintaining Sudan's territorial integrity and institutional stability. He recently condemned plans by the RSF to announce a parallel government in areas under its control, calling the move a direct threat to Sudan's unity and sovereignty. Sudanese Ambassador to Cairo Imad-Eddin Adawi hailed the summit as a testament to the 'depth and resilience' of Egyptian-Sudanese ties. 'There is a shared political will to move forward together,' he said, adding that Egypt plays a pivotal role in mediating regional stability and facilitating dialogue among Sudanese factions. Hossam Issa, Egypt's former assistant foreign minister for Sudan, described al-Burhan's visit as a 'milestone' in efforts to end the conflict. 'The recent military gains on the ground could pave the way for restoring governance in Khartoum and beginning the process of reconstruction,' he told Asharq Al-Awsat.
Egypt Today
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
President Sisi, Burhan review Egypt's effective contribution to Sudan's post-war reconstruction efforts
CAIRO – 28 April 2025: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, at Cairo Airport on Monday. The two leaders headed to Al-Ittihadiya Palace, where an official reception ceremony was held and the national anthems of both Egypt and Sudan were played. The official spokesperson for the Presidency stated that the two sides held a closed-door session, followed by an expanded session with the participation of delegations from both countries. Discussions focused on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and Egypt's effective contribution to the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Sudan following the war. This was in addition to continuing joint projects in a number of vital areas, such as electrical interconnection, railways, trade, cultural exchange, and science, as well as cooperation in the fields of health, agriculture, industry, mining, and other areas. This will achieve the desired goal of integration between the two countries and optimally exploit the enormous potential of the two countries and their peoples. Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, Presidency official spokesperson, added that the consultations also addressed recent developments on the ground in Sudan and the progress made by the Sudanese Armed Forces in regaining control of the capital, Khartoum. Both sides agreed on the need to intensify efforts to provide the necessary support and assistance to Sudanese residing in war zones. The official spokesperson stated that the meeting also witnessed an exchange of views and perspectives on current regional situations, particularly in the Nile Basin and the Horn of Africa. The two countries' visions coincided, given the close connection between the national security of both Egypt and Sudan. It was agreed to continue coordination and joint action to preserve the water security of both countries, reject unilateral measures in the Blue Nile Basin, and implement international law to achieve the common benefit of all brothers in the Nile Basin.
Iraqi News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq delivers an official invitation to Sudan to attend the Arab Summit
Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shimmari delivered an official invitation to the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council to attend the Arab Summit in Baghdad on Saturday. "Al-Shimmari and his accompanying delegation arrived in the brotherly Republic of Sudan to deliver an official invitation from the President of the Republic of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid, to the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, to attend the 34th Arab Summit, scheduled to be held on May 17 in the capital, Baghdad," said the Ministry of Interior media office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. Al-Shimmari was received by his Sudanese counterpart, meeting the Sudanese Prime Minister and discussing with him several issues of mutual interest. He noted that "the Minister held a meeting with his Sudanese counterpart on the sidelines of this visit, attended by several security leaders in Sudan, to discuss the activation of the memorandum of understanding and cooperation in the fields of training, exchange of expertise, and combating organized crime and drugs."
Saudi Gazette
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi ambassador to Sudan arrives in Khartoum for first time after outbreak of war
Saudi Gazette report KHARTOUM — Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali bin Hassan Jaafar arrived in Khartoum for the first time since the outbreak of the war. He also announced the commencement of work to renovate and rehabilitate the embassy in Khartoum. This step follows the visit of the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, to Saudi Arabia. He met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah last month. They discussed the latest developments in Sudan and the efforts being made to achieve security and stability in Sudan. Saudi Arabia also reaffirmed its firm position in supporting Sudan's security, stability, and territorial integrity. Riyadh previously called on Sudanese parties to prioritize Sudan's interests over any factional interests and to spare the country the risks of division and chaos.
