Sudan’s army leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, appointed veteran diplomat Dafallah Al-Haj Ali as the country’s acting prime minister. This decision follows the military’s recent recapture of Khartoum, marking a significant shift in the ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Al-Haj Ali, who previously served as Sudan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia and as the country’s representative to the United Nations during the regime of former President Omar al-Bashir, brings decades of diplomatic experience to the role. His appointment is part of a broader strategy by the military to establish a transitional government amid the ongoing civil war.

The military’s control over Khartoum is seen as a turning point in the conflict, which began in April 2023 following disputes over the integration of the army and RSF. While the army has regained significant ground, the RSF continues to hold territories in western Sudan, and the conflict remains unresolved.

General Burhan has emphasized the need for constitutional reforms to consolidate military authority and pave the way for a technocratic government. These developments signal a further centralization of power within the military leadership amid the ongoing instability.

As Sudan navigates this complex political landscape, the international community watches closely, urging all parties to prioritize dialogue and peace to end the humanitarian crisis affecting millions