May 14, 2026

Awad Ibn Ouf, Sudan defence minister, sworn in as chief of military council

By Farouk Mohammed

Awad Ibn Ouf, Sudan defence minister, has taken an own oath as new chief of the new military council.

Okay Nigeria had earlier reported that the army imposed a two-year rule in Sudan after successfully outcasting Omar al-Bashir as president.

However, Awad Ibn Ouf has been sworn in to replace al-Bashir as the head of the council.

Lieutenant General Kamal Abdelmarouf was appointed as his deputy.

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