Sudan names first government since al-Bashir removal
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Sudan’s prime minister announced the formation of his Cabinet, making a major step for the East African county after former leader Omar al-Bashir was ousted after three decades in power.
The government was formed as part of a three-year power-sharing agreement between the military and civilian representatives and protest groups.
Among the 18 ministers announced on Thursday are four women — including Sudan’s first female foreign minister, Asma Mohamed Abdallah.
The prime minister also named former World Bank economist Ibrahim Elbadawi to serve as finance minister.
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok speaks during a press conference and announces the formation of the new transitional government in Khartoum, Sudan. EPA-EFE/MORWAN ALI
Madani Abbas Madani, the leader of the civilian coalition that negotiated a power-sharing deal with the military, was named as minister of industry and trade.
The military named police Lieutenant General Idriss al-Traifi as interior minister, while army Lieutenant General Jamal Omar will take on the post of defense minister.
Talks are still ongoing with civilian representatives to fill the final two minister positions in Hamdok’s 20-member Cabinet.
