In Sudan, official statements from Khaled Omar Youssef, who acts as the mouthpiece for the political process, highlight a delay in the signing of the final agreement that would establish a temporary civil authority. The delay, he explained, stems from a lack of broad agreement among the participating parties. This update was shared with DEA News, underscoring the ongoing negotiations as the country charts a path toward civilian-led governance after a period of military influence.
Youssef clarified that the parties had not reached a complete consensus on a number of pivotal issues, which has pushed back the timeline for formalizing the framework. The plan had originally called for a signing ceremony on April 1, coupled with the adoption of a transitional constitution a few days later on April 6. As negotiations stretched, organizers remained hopeful but candid about potential new dates that could accommodate all sides while preserving the core aims of a peaceful, civilian-led transition.
He further announced that a high-level meeting would convene on Saturday, April 1, at the Republic Palace. This gathering would bring together the civil and military signatories of the framework agreement with the aim of reconciling outstanding differences and establishing a revised schedule for the final political accord. The emphasis of the discussions would be on concrete steps toward aligning military structures with civilian oversight, a cornerstone of the transition that has attracted both local and international attention as a test of Sudan’s commitment to democracy and stability.
Earlier reporting from Reuters indicated a similar trajectory, noting that the Sudanese army would ultimately come under civilian control as part of the transition process. The broader context underscores a persistent challenge: transforming a deeply embedded power dynamic into a transparent system where civilian authorities have genuine authority over security and governance. Stakeholders across Sudan, including political factions, civil society, and international partners, continue to monitor the negotiations closely, weighing the implications for governance, rule of law, and the practical realities of implementing a transitional framework that can endure beyond the immediate period of transition.