Omar al-Bashir

Sudan
Row over Tasis and Islamists delays launch of milestone national dialogue

International stakeholders gathered in Cairo earlier this month to lay the groundwork for upcoming talks between Sudan's civilian groups, but the mediators still face numerous obstacles. Meanwhile, Port Sudan is speeding up the process of setting up a parliament.

Sudan
Watan alliance wants say in Quintet discussions

Those disappointed with Sudan's main political parties have come together to form a new group close to the army. The group wants to participate in political debates within a future parliament, the formation of which is in the works despite the ongoing war.

Sudan
General al-Burhan submits response to Boulos's peace plan

Donald Trump's Africa adviser intends to refer a proposal for ending the war in Sudan to the US president's Board of Peace. Yet Sudan's army and the paramilitaries remain firmly entrenched in their positions.

Sudan
Anti-war coalition rails against Islamists as it tours Europe

For the past 10 days, the coalition led by Abdallah Hamdok has been trying to drum up fresh support in European capitals. During these meetings, at the risk of undermining their professed neutrality, its members have systematically denounced the Muslim Brotherhood, which is allied with Sudan's regular army.

Sudan
Port Sudan seeks Russian combat aircraft to lead strikes against RSF

A few weeks before the military defeat in El Fasher, the SAF high command had launched consultations to acquire Sukhoi fighter jets. Since the fall of the Darfurian city, the objective has been to halt the advance of the Rapid Support Forces using long-range aircraft.

Sudan
In Port Sudan, an intense power struggle is underway over Ministry of Foreign Affairs

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's military leadership is reluctant to let the civilian government dictate foreign policy during wartime. The reshuffling continues at the head of the ministry.

Sudan
General Burhan's camp riven by divisions in the light of the taking of El Fasher

SAF second in command, General Shams al-Dine Kabbashi, gathered the recommendations from political groups in mid-October for the start of a national dialogue. As there is a lack of consensus from the outset, this initiative risks suffering at the hands of the RSF advance in Darfur.

Sudan
General Burhan's tricky balancing act to keep coalition united

Prime Minister Kamil Idris is having to take the sovereignty council's military alliances into account when appointing his cabinet. Negotiations have been knotty and the agreement remains fragile.

The New Guard
Sudan, Cameroon, Morocco

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

SudanMohanad Orabi, the other youth voice for peace

CameroonAurélie Chazai, the lawyer who's a link between the state and business community

MoroccoNajwa Awane, new flag bearer for parasports

Sudan
What lies behind Omar Siddiq's arrival at foreign affairs ministry

General Burhan carried out a sudden reshuffle in late April, appointing Omar Siddiq as Sudan's foreign minister. This was a move to keep control over the country's international affairs.

The New Guard
Burundi, Sudan, Central African Republic

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

BurundiTabitha Mukamusoni, from Bujumbura to Canadian airwaves

SudanHauam Mohammed Bushra, guardian of civil society

Central African RepublicSouleymane Bi Hassan wants to put livestock farmers on the map

The New Guard
South Africa, Morocco, Sudan

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

South AfricaJaco-Louis du Plessis, soldier turned business diplomacy consultant

MoroccoAsmaa Chakir Alaoui, queen of the pros on two wheels

SudanHozaifa Elsiddig, art against arms