Sudan

Abdallah Hamdok and his Somoud coalition seek boost in Pretoria

Sudan's main civilian coalition, neutral in the conflict, has quietly convened in the South African capital to reassess its strategy. Following the secret meeting between Donald Trump's US envoy and the SAF commander in Switzerland, Somoud wants to make its voice heard.

Kuwait falls for appeal of Sudanese coast

Despite the ongoing conflict, Sudan and Kuwait have signed an investment partnership to develop a tourist resort on the shores of the Red Sea, in a location familiar to the emir.

Behind the resumption of Sudan-US dialogue

The recent talks between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Massad Boulos that took place in Switzerland have allowed the two countries to re-establish contact. They also set in motion a new diplomatic round on the Sudanese conflict, although Washington is imposing its conditions.

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.

Washington to host Quartet on 29 July

The meeting's modalities and the attendance of some participants are still to be confirmed. Meanwhile, the main warring parties continue to clash while organising their respective governments.

EU appoints new Sudan ambassador amid policy shift

Several EU member states are considering a change of course with regard to the future de facto government in Port Sudan. The outgoing ambassador had maintained the European line of strict neutrality between the two warring parties.

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

Somoud coalition plans to put pressure on African Union

Between now and October, an international campaign by the Sudanese civil movement aims to win over countries on the continent that play an important role in the AU.

Far from the war, a business diaspora get-together in France

Ugandan ambassador to Sudan, Rashid Yahya Ssemuddu, will soon be heading to Lyon, France's third largest city, to take part in a forum set up by the Sudanese Diaspora Business Club.

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.

Composition of UN panel of experts called into question

The mandate of the experts has been renewed until next March, but is currently paralysed by the United Nations Security Council. Port Sudan is subtly opposing the appointment of two of its members.