Omar al-Bashir

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

Sudan
RSF's political wing sets up home across Europe

The Qimam movement wants to take over areas controlled by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo's Rapid Support Forces. To restore his reputation, Hemeti has even established branches abroad for the political wing, particularly in key European capitals.

Sudan
Sudanese political parties nudged to resume Cairo talks

A group of independent politicians are preparing to organise a new meeting in November, following a gathering in Cairo in July.