Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

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.

Sudan
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.

Sudan
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.

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.

Sudan
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.

Sudan
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.

Palace Intrigues
William Ruto, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Sidi Ould Tah

Intrigues big and small – every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

Kenya/SomaliaWilliam Ruto phones Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to give assurances

Djibouti/MauritaniaAfDB: Djibouti minister of finance gives full support for Mauritanian candidate

Sudan/CARCentral African intelligence head's not-so-secret visit to Port Sudan

KenyaSeason 2 of The Agency to be shot in Kenya

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
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.