Sudan warns African nations over dealings with Hamdok-led coalition

June 22, 2025 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan’s government on Sunday warned African nations against engaging with a civilian coalition led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, stating it would evaluate its foreign relations based on countries’ support for its “national legitimacy.”

The foreign ministry’s statement follows a delegation from the Somoud coalition, led by Hamdok, meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa two days ago. The coalition’s leaders, who advocate for an end to the war, are active in several African countries.

In its statement, the ministry said it “rejects the engagement of African countries with the Samoud group.” It accused the coalition of being a “political arm of the United Arab Emirates” aimed at finding a political solution for the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The ministry asserted that the coalition had granted legitimacy to the RSF by previously signing an agreement in January 2024, which included the formation of a civil administration in RSF-controlled areas.

That agreement was signed by a different but related coalition, Tagadum, which later officially dissolved. According to the ministry’s statement, the Somoud coalition was subsequently formed by members who rejected the idea of forming a parallel government in RSF territory, while those who supported the idea formed another group called Tasis.

Sudan’s government further accused the Somoud group of contributing to the political climate that led to the conflict by “insisting on monopolizing civilian representation” and thwarting national dialogue efforts.