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Head of state · Sudan

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan

In office sinceApril 12, 20197 years, 6 months

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, in office since April 12, 2019. General; Sudan has been at war with the Rapid Support Forces since April 2023. Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).

Connections

Leaders · U.S. mission · Reported with

Head of governmentKamil IdrisPrime Minister of SudanSince May 19, 2025 · 1 year, 4 months
U.S. chargé d’affairesJonathan P. HowardU.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Sudan
Ambassador to the U.S.Mohamed Abdalla Idris MohamedAmbassador of Sudan to the United StatesSince September 16, 2022 · 4 years

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Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).