Sudan Army Chief appoints new Acting Foreign Minister
Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has appointed Ali al-Sadiq Ali as Acting Foreign Minister.
Sudan's Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has appointed Ali al-Sadiq Ali as Acting Foreign Minister, replacing Mariam al-Sadiq al-Mahdi who resigned last week.
Ali, a career diplomat, has served as Sudan's ambassador to several countries, including the United States, China, and France.
Ali's appointment comes at a time of political turmoil in Sudan.
The country has been rocked by protests since last October, when the military ousted longtime President Omar al-Bashir.
A transitional government was formed in August 2019, but it has been plagued by divisions between the military and civilian components.
Ali's appointment is seen as an attempt by the military to assert its control over the government.
It is unclear what impact Ali's appointment will have on Sudan's foreign policy.
Ali is a career diplomat with a strong track record, but he is also seen as close to the military.
It is possible that his appointment will lead to a more pro-military stance in Sudan's foreign policy.
However, it is also possible that Ali will try to maintain a balance between the military and civilian components of the government.
