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Abdalla Hamdok Appointed Sudan’s New Prime Minister

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Prominent economist Abdalla Hamdok has been appointed in as the new prime minister of Sudan. Hamdok’s selection was announced the same day the members of the Sovereign Council were sworn in. The Council comprises five military officers and six civilian members.

The military and protest leaders have agreed to a poer-sharing deal

The new prime minister has vowed to restore Sudan to the path of prosperity. He will be naming members of his cabinet in the coming days. The portfolios of Interior ad Defence have been left to the military. The 63 year old also promised to curb unemployment.


He earned a degree from University of Khartoum and a doctorate from University of Manchester. Hamdok brings on board several years of experience after working with multinational orgsnisations like the United Nations and Africa Development Bank.

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