AlBurhan sacks foreign minister

The decision comes nearly five months after Al-Sharif’s appointment. Ambassador Hussein Al-Amin, the ministry’s undersecretary, has been assigned to act as the new minister.

In his first response to the decision, Al-Sharif announced that he had sent a message of thanks to the Head of the Sovereign Council, expressing his gratitude for the trust placed in him to serve his country. He stated that he was fully content with what he had achieved during his tenure.

“I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to the leadership, headed by President General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, for the confidence they placed in me to serve my beloved country,’ Al-Sharif said in his letter. “It was an honor to lead the Ministry of Foreign Affairs amid growing challenges, where I did my best and gave my all.”

He praised the cooperation he received from the staff of the ministry, saying: “I found full support and dedication from the ministry’s personnel, who rose to the occasion with Sacrifice and sincerity”. He added that he is stepping down with satisfaction and pledged to remain loyal servant to Sudan.

Al-Sahrif also extended his thanks to his fellow ministers and officials with whom he worked and expressed his appreciation to media professionals and civil society representatives.

He concluded his letter with a salute to the Sudanese people, the armed forces, and the supporting forces, praising what he described as their success in “repelling aggression and ushering in the dawn of victory.” He paid tribute to the country’s martyrs and expressed hopes for peace, stability, and security in Sudan.

Al-Sharif had been appointed minister of Foreign Affairs in November last year, replacing acting minister Ambassador Hussein Awad at the time.

His dismissal and the appointment of Hussain Al-Amin come amid continued diplomatic challenges facing Sudan, as the war rages on and international and regional pressures mount on the country’s leadership.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains one of the country’s most vital sovereign institutions, tasked with steering Sudan’s foreign policy at critical juncture—particularly in managing international aid, refugee crises, global recognition, and negotiations with international and regional actors.

As the conflict continues to reshape Sudan’s internal and external landscape, the leadership transition at the foreign ministry could signal potential shifts in diplomatic priorities.

Observers will be watching closely to see whether the new acting minister adopts a more assertive or conciliatory tone in navigating the country’s complex relations with neighboring states, regional blocs, and global powers.

sudanspost.com