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Who are Hemeti's generals in Darfur?

While there are some signs that the Sudanese army is getting the upper hand against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum, the conflict in Darfur is intensifying. General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the RSF leader, has placed trusted men in charge of its units in the vast region.

Subscribers only Defence 02.05.2023

Commander of the Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, in South Darfur State, in September 2017.

Central African Republic, Sudan
Wagner suspected of backing Hemeti from CAR

The US and French intelligence services believe the Russian paramilitary group has sent light weapons and anti-aircraft guns from the Central African Republic to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces.

Subscribers only Defence 28.04.2023

Spotlight | Sudan
Security Council paralysed by internal tensions

Since hostilities broke out on 15 April, the three African members of the UN Security Council have been promoting the principle of 'subsidiarity' to push for IGAD to take the lead on the mediation of the Sudanese crisis.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.04.2023

Sudan
Hemeti's brothers wage his social media war

As his RSF fighters do battle with the Sudanese army, the militia leader is also waging a propaganda war on social media with the help of an experienced team based in Khartoum and Dubai.

Subscribers only Politics 21.04.2023

Egypt, Sudan
What was the role of the elite Egyptian army unit arrested by the RSF?

While Egyptian soldiers detained by the Rapid Support Forces started to be released last night, their presence at the Merowe base in the north of the country is raising questions. On the sidelines of joint exercises between the Egyptian and Sudanese armies, this unit appears to have been stationed there for a long period of time.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.04.2023

Sudan
Riyadh takes on task of mediating between Hemeti and Burhan

Alert published on 14/4/23, updated on 16/4/23: Up until the last moment, Saudi diplomats tried to patch things up between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his n°2, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as "Hemeti". Despite those efforts, however, the Sudanese strongmen decided to go to war.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 14.04.2023

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

Sudan
Security reform still a sticking point in political dialogue

Sudan should get its transition to democracy back on track in the first half of April. Thorny issues like the integration of the powerful Rapid Support Forces into the regular army look unlikely to be settled by then, however.

Subscribers only Politics 29.03.2023

Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries in the village of Abraq, about 60 km northwest of Khartoum, on 22 June 2019.

Egypt, Libya, Sudan
Darfur fighters in Libya negotiate return to Sudan

The coalition of Darfuri mercenaries in Libya is visiting Niamey again this week.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 09.03.2023

In Focus | Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan
CIA follows Hemeti trail from N'Djamena to Bangui

US intelligence agencies are closely following the activities of Sudan's deputy junta leader in Chad, the Central African Republic and in his own country. They suspect him of links to an alleged plot to topple Chad's interim president and are scrutinising his mining interests and dealings with Russian entities including the paramilitary firm Wagner.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 06.03.2023

The vice president of the transition in Sudan, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as 'Hemeti'.

Sudan
Opponents Ibrahim and Minnawi close to yielding to Burhan's pressure

Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim and Darfur Governor Minni Minnawi were initially reluctant to sign the framework agreement struck between Sudanese military and civilian leaders in December, but are now close to finding common ground. Provided certain conditions are met.

Subscribers only Politics 15.02.2023

Sudan
Hemeti seeks spin doctor in Europe

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, aka Hemiti, the number two in Sudan's ruling junta, is looking for a PR firm to polish his image in Europe. A French startup is in the running.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 09.02.2023

General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo 'Hemeti' during a reception ceremony in Khartoum on 8 October 2020.

Spotlight | Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan
Burhan-Hemeti feud plays out in CAR to Washington's dismay

The border region straddling Sudan, the Central African Republic and Chad has been the focus of intense manoeuvring in recent weeks. At stake is the control of the Vakaga gold mines and the expansion of the Wagner group, against a backdrop of high-level rivalry in Khartoum.

Free access Defence, Politics 26.01.2023

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Sudan
Doha looks to facilitate return of Darfur militia from Libya

Qatar is considering the possibility of financing the implementation of any agreement reached with Darfur militias based in Libya, thereby signalling its desire to once again become a player in Sudan.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.01.2023

A member of the Sudan Liberation Movement-MM.

Horn of Africa
Special envoys descend on Nairobi amid peace talks prospects on Tigray

The government of Tigray accepted yesterday evening a new African Union mediation offer, hours after the Ethiopian government did the same. Three days ago, US envoy Mike Hammer hurried back to the region. Special envoys from Europe and the UN were due to meet on Friday.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.10.2022

Sudan
Darfur militias remaining in Libya face uncertain return after Juba peace deal falls through

As part of the ceasefire agreement in Libya, which includes the departure of foreign fighters, the last Dafuri contingents still in the country are now having to negotiate their return to Sudan. The success of the process will depend on international backers, which for the moment remain frozen.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.08.2022

Sudan
Military supporters manoeuvre behind the scenes to undermine national dialogue process

As UNITAMS strives to break the political deadlock in Sudan, a new initiative backed by supporters of the military regime was unveiled last week, leaving the political parties divided about how they should react.

Subscribers only Politics 26.04.2022

Sudan
The two French operators hogging Sudan's gum arabic

French operators Nexira and Alland & Robert buy over half of Sudan's gum arabic production between them, squeezing out local actors who struggle to make a place for themselves in this market.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business 15.04.2022

Spotlight | Sudan
Hemeti and Burhan prepare to cross swords

The vice-president of the Sudanese sovereignty council, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, aka Hemeti, and President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan have been on a round of trips abroad. Each is trying to establish himself as the sole interlocutor for the country's main partners.

Subscribers only Politics 16.03.2022

Top: Hemeti (right) with Russian Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Movin on 26 February 2022. Bottom: Burhan (left) with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince MbZ on 10 March 2022.

In Focus | Sudan
Burhan and Hemeti keep a tight hold on power in Khartoum

Now in total control, General Burhan and his deputy "Hemeti" form a duo that is holding together the regime currently in charge of Sudan. On paper, they have nothing in common. Burhan is a career soldier, while Hemeti is a militiaman turned politician.

Subscribers only Politics 17.01.2022

Generals Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

In Focus | Sudan
New blood, new approach: how ICC prosecutor plans to rebuild case against Bashir

Karim Khan, the third International Criminal Court prosecutor to take on ousted Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, has adopted a strategy diametrically opposed to that of his predecessors. He also has to deal with delays to Sudan's transition, much of which has been caused by the country's military leaders.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.10.2021

Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.

Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Sudanese Armed Forces

Sudan
Who are Hemeti's generals in Darfur?

Central African Republic, Sudan
Wagner suspected of backing Hemeti from CAR

Spotlight | Sudan
Security Council paralysed by internal tensions

Sudan
Hemeti's brothers wage his social media war

Egypt, Sudan
What was the role of the elite Egyptian army unit arrested by the RSF?

Sudan
Riyadh takes on task of mediating between Hemeti and Burhan

Sudan
Security reform still a sticking point in political dialogue

Egypt, Libya, Sudan
Darfur fighters in Libya negotiate return to Sudan

In Focus | Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan
CIA follows Hemeti trail from N'Djamena to Bangui

Sudan
Opponents Ibrahim and Minnawi close to yielding to Burhan's pressure

Sudan
Hemeti seeks spin doctor in Europe

Spotlight | Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan
Burhan-Hemeti feud plays out in CAR to Washington's dismay

Sudan
Doha looks to facilitate return of Darfur militia from Libya

Horn of Africa
Special envoys descend on Nairobi amid peace talks prospects on Tigray

Sudan
Darfur militias remaining in Libya face uncertain return after Juba peace deal falls through

Sudan
Military supporters manoeuvre behind the scenes to undermine national dialogue process

Sudan
The two French operators hogging Sudan's gum arabic

Spotlight | Sudan
Hemeti and Burhan prepare to cross swords

In Focus | Sudan
Burhan and Hemeti keep a tight hold on power in Khartoum

In Focus | Sudan
New blood, new approach: how ICC prosecutor plans to rebuild case against Bashir

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From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Sudan
Who are Hemeti's generals in Darfur?

Central African Republic, Sudan
Wagner suspected of backing Hemeti from CAR

Spotlight | Sudan
Security Council paralysed by internal tensions

Sudan
Hemeti's brothers wage his social media war

Egypt, Sudan
What was the role of the elite Egyptian army unit arrested by the RSF?

Sudan
Riyadh takes on task of mediating between Hemeti and Burhan

Sudan
Security reform still a sticking point in political dialogue

Egypt, Libya, Sudan
Darfur fighters in Libya negotiate return to Sudan

In Focus | Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan
CIA follows Hemeti trail from N'Djamena to Bangui

Sudan
Opponents Ibrahim and Minnawi close to yielding to Burhan's pressure

Sudan
Hemeti seeks spin doctor in Europe

Spotlight | Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan
Burhan-Hemeti feud plays out in CAR to Washington's dismay

Sudan
Doha looks to facilitate return of Darfur militia from Libya

Horn of Africa
Special envoys descend on Nairobi amid peace talks prospects on Tigray

Sudan
Darfur militias remaining in Libya face uncertain return after Juba peace deal falls through

Sudan
Military supporters manoeuvre behind the scenes to undermine national dialogue process

Sudan
The two French operators hogging Sudan's gum arabic

Spotlight | Sudan
Hemeti and Burhan prepare to cross swords

In Focus | Sudan
Burhan and Hemeti keep a tight hold on power in Khartoum

In Focus | Sudan
New blood, new approach: how ICC prosecutor plans to rebuild case against Bashir