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10/01/2026

Blue Nile Commander Concludes Inspection Tour

The commander of the 4th Infantry Division in Blue Nile State, Major General Ismail Al-Tayeb Hussein, concluded his field visits yesterday (Friday), inspecting troops at several stations and forward positions in Blue Nile State.

The official page of the Armed Forces spokesperson reported that the commander of the 4th Infantry Division reiterated during the visit the readiness of the forces to defeat the terrorist militia and their preparedness to confront any threat targeting the security and stability of Blue Nile State.

Major General Ismail Al-Tayeb praised the steadfastness and high morale of the troops and pledged that the Armed Forces would remain the bulwark of security for the nation and its citizens, preventing any party from destabilizing security or undermining national sovereignty, and continuing the battle for dignity until every inch of the country is liberated and security and stability are established.

09/01/2026

Al-Burhan Bids Farewell to Sudan's Ambassador to Nigeria

Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, bid farewell yesterday (Thursday) to Ambassador Mohamed Abdel Aal, Sudan's Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at his office in Port Sudan. The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Mohi El-Din Salem and Undersecretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Muawiya Othman Khalid.

Following the farewell ceremony, Ambassador Abdel Aal told the media that he was honored to meet with the Head of the Sovereignty Council, where he listened to his directives, advice, and recommendations, which will serve as a roadmap for his diplomatic mission in Nigeria, according to a statement issued by the Transitional Sovereignty Council's media office.

The ambassador affirmed his commitment to exerting maximum effort and working tirelessly to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in all fields, stating, “I will spare no effort in enhancing bilateral relations and solidifying ties with the Federal Republic of Nigeria, given its strategic importance as the largest African nation with a recognized regional and international standing.”

The ambassador explained that Sudan and Nigeria share deep-rooted and historical relations, noting that his priorities in the coming period will focus on revitalizing, developing, and activating these relations across various sectors, and leveraging Nigeria’s international position to support Sudan’s causes.

09/01/2026

Egyptian Foreign Minister Makes Strong Statements About Sudan

Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty affirmed that Egypt is severely harmed by the ongoing Sudanese crisis, noting that it directly impacts Egyptian national security.

In a joint press conference, Thursday, with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Abdel-Aty stated: “We have red lines in Sudan. We reject any attempt to divide it and will not accept this, nor the collapse of the Sudanese state. Egypt will not accept any parallel entities within Sudan, and we recognize only the legitimate Sudanese government and its national institutions, foremost among them the Sudanese Armed Forces.”

The minister stressed that Sudan's security and stability are integral to Egypt's security and stability, and that Egypt will not accept any infringement upon Sudanese national security. He added, "We cannot equate the Sudanese Armed Forces with any other armed entities."

09/01/2026

The Council of Ministers of the Hope Government commends the Governor, his cabinet members, and the staff of Khartoum State.

The Minister of Federal Governance and Rural Development, Engineer Mohamed Kertkila Saleh, conveyed the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Government of Hope, commending the Governor of Khartoum, Ahmed Osman Hamza, and the members of his government for their tremendous efforts in creating a suitable environment for the return of the government and citizens to Khartoum State. The Council of Ministers directed that this commendation be conveyed to all employees of Khartoum State and to everyone who contributed to this work, as an incentive for them to give even more.

09/01/2026

Higher Committee for the Rehabilitation of Khartoum Stadiums Assesses the Extent of Damage to Al-Hilal and Al-Merreikh Stadiums

The Higher Committee for the Rehabilitation of Khartoum Stadiums announced the commencement of a comprehensive plan and program to rehabilitate the capital's stadiums, primarily the Al-Hilal and Al-Merreikh stadiums in Omdurman, in addition to Al-Tahreer, Khartoum, and Jabal Aulia stadiums.
The committee confirmed that preparations will be completed by February 18th, as a first phase in preparation for hosting the Elite League organized by the Sudanese Football Association.

Minister of Youth and Sports and Chairman of the Higher Committee
Ahmed Adam, emphasized the importance of sports and its pivotal role in implementing programs to improve the environment and facilitate the return of citizens to Khartoum. He praised the significant efforts of Lieutenant General (Engineer) Ibrahim Jaber in harnessing sports to serve the community, and affirmed that sporting activity represents one of the most important mechanisms for recovery and the return of life to the capital.

For his part, Dr. Osama Atta Al-Mannan, First Vice President of the Sudanese Football Federation, provided a detailed explanation of the condition of stadiums in Khartoum State, emphasizing the need to schedule maintenance and rehabilitation work according to a clear plan that ensures the gradual return of stadiums to the field for the resumption of sporting and competitive activities, starting with the Premier League matches.

In the same context, the Higher Committee began implementing its field programs with an inspection visit that included Al-Hilal and Al-Merreikh stadiums, to assess the extent of the damage on the ground, based on a technical report prepared by the Engineering Committee headed by Dr. Nasr Al-Din Hamidati, a member of the Higher Committee.

It is worth noting that the Higher Committee for Stadium Rehabilitation, in its meeting today, Thursday, formed several support committees to immediately commence work. These committees include:

• The Finance Committee, chaired by Prof. Ahmed Adam

• The Engineering Committee, chaired by Engineer Nasr al-Din Hamidati

• The Environment and Preparation Committee, chaired by Dr. Awad Hamed

• The Technical Committee, chaired by Dr. Osama Atta al-Mannan

• The Media Committee, chaired by Brigadier General Fath al-Rahman Muhammad al-Toumi

These committees aim to expedite the work and ensure the stadiums can resume their role in supporting community stability and the return of sports activity to Khartoum State.

08/01/2026

SSMO: More than 1,000 Export and Import Certificates Issued in River Nile State Last Year

Dr. Ahmed Sayed Ahmed, Director of the River Nile State branch of the Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO), affirmed the contribution of technical and regulatory activities to improving institutional performance and developing services provided, with the aim of adhering to standard specifications.

He emphasized that the performance report for the past year (2025) demonstrated the significant qualitative leap witnessed by the sector in the field of technical laboratories, through the provision of an XRF device for precious metal testing and the operation of microbiology, electrical, and cement laboratories.

The report indicated the issuance of 1,292 import and export certificates, laboratory sample analyses, 22,120 local inspection certificates, and the inspection and sealing of 5,210,643 tons of gold jewelry. It also noted the implementation of 7 campaigns targeting non-compliant goods, 114,971 measurement and calibration activities, 132 media programs to promote a culture of standardization and consumer protection, and 23 programs in the areas of partnerships and corporate social responsibility.

08/01/2026

Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments reveals
Arrangements to hold a conference on peaceful coexistence

Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Bashir Haroun, revealed arrangements for holding a conference on peaceful coexistence in the coming period at the national level in Sudan. He stated that peaceful coexistence is what distinguishes the people of Sudan, both at home and abroad, and emphasized the necessity of continuing this principle of peaceful coexistence and acceptance of others, passing it down from generation to generation.

During his visit yesterday to the Coptic Orthodox Diocese in Port Sudan to congratulate them on Christmas, he highlighted the role played by all places of worship, whether mosques or churches, in promoting peaceful coexistence, confronting hate speech, and spreading a culture of tolerance and peace.

For his part, Bishop Anba Sarabamoun, Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Atbara, Omdurman, and Northern Sudan, expressed his hope that security and stability would prevail throughout Sudan and that 2026 would be a year of peace, stability, and development. He added that the world is witnessing religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and acceptance of others in Sudan.

08/01/2026

Ministers of Minerals, Industry and Trade Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Mining Industries

The Minister of Minerals, Nour El-Daem Taha, received the Minister of Industry and Trade, Mahasin Yaqoub, at his office today. They held an extensive meeting to discuss the importance of strengthening joint coordination between the two ministries in the fields of industry and trade, and increasing access to foreign gold markets.

Nour indicated that the meeting discussed the process of localizing mining industries, particularly iron, copper, and lead industries, in addition to the need to unify and coordinate the work of the relevant technical committees and activate them.

The Minister, for her part, pointed to the Ministry’s 2026 strategy aimed at reorganizing traditional mining, which necessitates coordination regarding the import of chemicals and materials used in mining operations, and the need for strict oversight and control to ensure transparency in production and knowledge of its true scale.

The meeting also discussed ways to expand gold export revenues and maximize the economic benefits from the mining sector.

08/01/2026

Middle East Eye: Egyptian and Saudi Views Align on Yemen and Sudan

The UK-based Middle East Eye magazine reported that Egypt confirmed its “alignment with the positions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding Yemen and Sudan.” This statement comes amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over a number of issues, including Yemen, Sudan, and Somalia.

According to Middle East Eye, the Egyptian comments followed a meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on January 5.

The magazine stated that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud declared that both countries agree on the necessity of reaching peaceful solutions to the region’s crises. They specifically mentioned the issues of Yemen, Sudan, the Gaza Strip, and Somaliland, which Israel recently recognized as an independent state separate from Somalia.

President Sisi and Prince Faisal affirmed their commitment to preserving the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of nations.

The magazine noted that this meeting comes amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the neighboring United Arab Emirates over a range of regional issues, with the UAE supporting separatist and insurgent movements in Sudan, Yemen, and Somaliland.

According to the magazine, the UAE has long maintained close ties with Somaliland and is believed to be a key supporter of international recognition of Hargeisa. Its reaction to Israel's recognition of Somaliland last month was lukewarm, and some reports indicate that the UAE has begun accepting travel documents issued by the breakaway state.

Middle East Eye reported last October that the port of Berbera in Somaliland is part of a network of bases along the Gulf of Aden built by the UAE.

Relations between Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been strained over Yemen, where the UAE supports the separatist Southern Transitional Council, while Saudi Arabia backs the internationally recognized government.

08/01/2026

Press Release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed its regret regarding the joint statement issued by the African Union Commission on January 6, 2026. The Ministry considered the statement to contain an unobjective treatment of the situation in Sudan, a repetition of serious accusations that infringe upon the country's sovereignty, and an equation of the legitimate Sudanese government with a rebel militia.

In a press release issued by the Spokesperson's Office, the Ministry stated that the joint statement was unprofessional, as it equated the government of a member state of the African Union with a militia involved in committing grave violations against civilians. The Ministry emphasized that this militia enjoys external support and has contributed to the bloodshed of Sudanese citizens and the violation of their fundamental rights.

The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed its regret regarding the joint statement issued by the African Union Commission on January 6, 2026.
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the issuance of a joint statement by the African Union Commission and a non-member state, without prior consultation with the Sudanese government. The Ministry asserted that this raises serious questions about the Commission's role and impartiality in addressing African conflicts, particularly given its supposed responsibility to support African solutions to crises within the continent.

The Ministry noted that the statement ignored the Sudanese government's declared position on a ceasefire, pointing out that the Prime Minister had announced a formal ceasefire initiative on December 22, 2015, which received the support of the UN Secretary-General, the Security Council, and several regional and international organizations.

The Ministry further explained that repeatedly calling for a ceasefire without clear humanitarian or security conditions would only give the rebel militia an opportunity to regroup and rearm. It emphasized Sudan's rejection of any peace initiatives that equate the legitimate state with outlaw militias. The Sudanese government, according to the statement, affirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to achieve peace and stability in accordance with the aspirations of the Sudanese people, and its readiness to engage with any serious initiative that does not disregard the state's right to exercise its sovereignty and does not contradict its principled stance of rejecting terrorism and armed violence.

08/01/2026

Al-Burhan Receives Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister; Crown Prince and Trump Initiative Resurfaces

Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, met today in Port Sudan with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed al-Khuraiji, in the presence of Ambassador Muawiya Othman Khalid, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Saudi official conveyed to Head of the Sovereignty Council the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and their wishes for security, stability, and peace for the Sudanese people.

For his part, Lieutenant General al-Burhan expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his Crown Prince, praising their continued interest and keenness to support peace and stability efforts in Sudan, and emphasizing the strength of the historical relations and fraternal ties that bind the two brotherly peoples.

Al-Burhan also commended US President Donald Trump's interest in the Sudanese issue and his efforts aimed at ending the war and supporting peace efforts in the country.

The meeting addressed the joint peace initiative sponsored by the Saudi Crown Prince and the US President, aimed at resolving the Sudanese crisis and advancing the peace process, in addition to discussing current regional developments.

The two sides also discussed the ongoing arrangements for the convening of the Strategic Coordination Council between Sudan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is under the auspices of the leadership in both countries, with the goal of strengthening bilateral cooperation and supporting shared interests.

07/01/2026

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington on Official Visit; Sudan on Agenda

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on Wednesday for an official visit to the United States.

During the visit, bin Farhan is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss bilateral relations and regional and international developments.

The visit comes days after the Saudi minister met with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in the presence of Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs; Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan, the minister's advisor for political affairs; and Ambassador Saleh bin Eid Al-Hussaini, the Saudi ambassador to Cairo.

In addition to developments in Yemen, the Saudi minister discussed with Egyptian officials the developments in Sudan and Somalia. Both sides affirmed the necessity of preserving Sudanese state institutions and the integrity of its territory.

On Tuesday, President Trump’s senior advisor on Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos, met in Riyadh with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Waleed Al-Khuraiji, and Political Advisor Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan to discuss the situation in Sudan and the region.

Boulos stated, “We focused on our joint efforts, alongside regional partners, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan. We also discussed how the US-Saudi partnership can enhance progress on regional issues.”

Today (Wednesday), Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji visited Sudan and met with the head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council as part of Saudi efforts to reach a settlement in Sudan, following the Saudi Crown Prince’s initiative with President Donald Trump to end the war in Sudan.

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