Sudanese political factions, armed movements, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reached a long-awaited agreement to form a civilian-led government, with the signing of a “Political Charter” scheduled for Tuesday in the Kenyan capital.
The deal, months in the making, aims to establish a transitional administration comprising a Sovereign Council, an executive Cabinet, and a legislative body.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, the new government could take shape within a week or more following the signing.
The RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, confirmed that his brother and deputy, Abderrahim Dagalo, will attend the ceremony alongside chief negotiator Omar Hamdan and other senior figures.
The signing event is expected to draw more than 500 attendees, including 50 traditional leaders from Darfur, Kordofan, and central Sudan.
Formation of the “Founding Sudan Coalition”
The factions backing the initiative have branded their alliance the “Founding Sudan Coalition”, positioning themselves as the core of a “Government of Peace and Unity.” The coalition includes breakaway factions from the Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum), such as the Justice and Equality Movement’s Suleiman Sandal faction, the Sudan Liberation Forces Alliance under Tahir Hajar, and the Sudan Liberation Movement–Transitional Council led by Hadi Idris.
RSF-aligned political and civil actors, as well as community leaders, are also part of the effort.
A Challenge to the Port Sudan Junta
The move deepens political divisions in Sudan, particularly within Taqaddum, which has struggled with internal fractures over the establishment of a civilian government.
Supporters of the new administration argue that it will provide essential services such as healthcare, education, and civil documentation, while also regulating trade and ensuring civilian protection in RSF-controlled areas.
Their broader objective is to challenge the legitimacy of Sudan’s junta-backed government in Port Sudan, which remains the seat of power for SAF chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
The initiative has gained the backing of several figures from Sudan’s previous transitional government, including former Justice Minister Nasredeen Abdulbari, ex-Sovereign Council members Mohamed Hassan Al-Taishi, Hadi Idris, and Tahir Hajar, as well as National Umma Party leader Fadlallah Burma Nasir.
The agreement represents a significant step in Sudan’s fractured political landscape, though questions remain over its implementation and its impact on the country’s ongoing conflict.