KHARTOUM – Just over two months after the Sudanese army regained control of Khartoum, the country’s cabinet has convened its first meeting in the capital.
The meeting was chaired by Transitional Prime Minister Kamal Idris and described by state media as a “symbolic step toward the return of state institutions” to Khartoum. Since the outbreak of civil war in April 2023, the government had been operating from Port Sudan, but officials plan to return to Khartoum full-time from October.
During the session, the 22 ministers reportedly outlined plans for the remainder of the year, focusing on post-war reconstruction, economic revival, improving security, and supporting the voluntary return of displaced citizens.
Prime Minister Idris, who was sworn in in May before Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, emphasized that stabilizing the country and rebuilding state institutions are top priorities.
Khartoum became a battleground following clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which had controlled much of the city. In recent months, the army has gained the upper hand, reclaiming RSF-held areas nationwide.
Despite these gains, Sudan remains engulfed in conflict, which has killed tens of thousands and displaced approximately 15 million people, both internally and across borders.
The conflict erupted amid tensions between al-Burhan and RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who disagreed over the integration of the RSF into the national army and the timeline for the transition to civilian rule.
