Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Stories

Sudan army surrounds Khartoum airport and nearby areas, military sources say
Reuters  |  Mar 26, 2025

The army had long been on the back foot in a conflict that threatens to partition the country and has caused a humanitarian disaster

Two years of brutal war: Could Sudan be split into two countries?
DW News  |  Mar 17, 2025

Military strikes, famine and disease have killed tens of thousands of civilians and millions have been displaced.

Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Reuters  |  Feb 12, 2025

Sisi has repeatedly said Egypt would never facilitate the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, which Cairo would view as a serious threat to Egypt's o...

Sudan to form new government after regaining Khartoum, say military sources
Reuters  |  Feb 09, 2025

Burhan said there would be changes to the country's interim constitution, which the military sources said would remove all references to partnership w...

Sudan army chief visits Khartoum headquarters, vows to defeat RSF
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

The army announced on Friday it had successfully lifted the RSF blockade and restored control over parts of the city, signalling a potential turning p...

General Abdel responds to US sanctions, defends Sudanese army actions
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 17, 2025

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Thursday, citing allegations against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for targeting civilians, civilian...

Sudan to rejoin IGAD after 11-month suspension
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 30, 2024

The suspension, initially announced in January, came as a protest against decisions made during an IGAD summit in Uganda, where RSF commander Hamdan D...

The nightmare in Gaza must stop, urges UN deputy chief
UN News  |  Dec 02, 2024

UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed emphasised the urgent need for lifesaving assistance and a plan for the enclave’s long-term recovery.

Humanitarian corridors and pauses needed in Sudan, US envoy says
Reuters  |  Nov 20, 2024

The army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been locked in a 19-month conflict that has caused acute hunger and disease across the country...

Sudan's army chief appoints new acting foreign minister
Reuters  |  Nov 04, 2024

Hussein Awad Ali has been relieved of his duties, with Ali Youssef Ahmed taking his place, a statement from Burhan's office said.

President Ruto flies to Burundi for COMESA Summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2024

This summit marks the 30th anniversary of COMESA, a vital trading bloc that encompasses a market of 640 million people and boasts a combined GDP of $1...

Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia resolve to respect regional territorial integrity
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 11, 2024

The meeting further delved into the crisis in Sudan and its regional repercussions and the situation in Somalia.

Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia to forge new security alliance amid regional tensions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

Following the bilateral talks between Abdel Fattah and Isaias, the leaders convened with President Hassan for a summit focused on bolstering cooperati...

Civil society groups call for release of top Egyptian activist
Reuters  |  Sep 27, 2024

Abd el-Fattah rose to prominence during the 2011 Arab Spring uprising in which former Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak was overthrown.

Sudan's army launches attacks to retake ground in capital Khartoum
Reuters  |  Sep 26, 2024

The army and the RSF had previously shared power after staging a coup in 2021.

Kiir, Burhan discuss resumption of South Sudan oil export
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 16, 2024

South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, remains heavily dependent on its northern neighbour to export oil to international markets....

Somalia and Egypt bolster security cooperation with new military pact
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 14, 2024

Following the signing, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to preserving Somalia's territorial integrity and expressed a firm stance again...

Sudan's army chief Burhan defiant after drone strikes army base
Reuters  |  Jul 31, 2024

An adviser to the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the army's rival in the war, denied that the paramilitary force was responsible for the st...

Sudanese military chief Burhan survives assassination attempt
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 31, 2024

The drone attack is the latest in a series of such assaults on army locations in recent months, marking the closest incident to Port Sudan.

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