Sudanese Cabinet Meets in Khartoum for First Time Since Civil War
Khartoum, August 27, 2025 — In a highly symbolic moment for Sudan’s fractured state, the transitional cabinet met in the capital for the first time since civil war erupted in April 2023. The session, chaired by Prime Minister Kamil Idris and attended by all 22 ministers, marked a tentative step toward restoring central governance.
Until now, the government had been operating from Port Sudan in the east, where security allowed it to function amidst the conflict.
Key priorities set during the meeting included:
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Launching an “inclusive Sudanese‑Sudanese dialogue that excludes no one,” aimed at laying the groundwork for national reconciliation.
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Mapping out strategies for post-war reconstruction, economic revival, and restoring public services and security.
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Facilitating the voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees and rebuilding productive sectors to boost national output.
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Announcing plans to relocate the government back to Khartoum in coming months, signaling intent to reestablish full administrative control.
Context & Significance
In May 2025, following a major offensive, Sudan’s army recaptured the capital, clearing it of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan then appointed Kamil Idris, a former UN official, to lead a transitional government—the first such appointment since the 2021 coup.
Later, in July, the RSF formed a rival “Government of Peace and Unity“ under RSF commander Hemedti, deepening political divisions.
This Khartoum meeting is more than symbolic—it is an effort to restore legitimacy and unity amid fragmented authority.
What This Means
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Symbolic Reassertion of State Authority: Holding the cabinet in Khartoum shows determination to reestablish control and governmental presence in the capital.
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Momentum for Peace and Dialogue: With an emphasis on inclusivity, the meeting opens a path to broader negotiations and reconciliation.
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Ongoing Challenges: The RSF’s parallel government continues to pose a challenge to unity, and achieving stability demands sustained political commitment.
Discussions focused on initiating “an inclusive Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue that excludes no one,” aiming to advance national recovery efforts, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
The session, chaired by transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris and attended by all 22 cabinet members, also focused on developing foreign relations through official and public diplomacy, and working towards achieving peace across Sudan.
At a press conference after the session, Idris outlined the government’s key priorities, including post-war reconstruction, economic revival, improving security for citizens, supporting the voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees, and boosting productive sectors to raise national output.
The prime minister recently announced that the government will relocate to Khartoum in the coming months, after previously operating from Port Sudan, eastern Sudan.
Sudan remains gripped by a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which erupted…
