Sudan’s political party registrar orders updates to membership and finance records

February 11, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – The head of Sudan’s Council for Political Parties Affairs, Leila Osman Ibrahim, announced on Wednesday the start of a process to update the registry of political forces, including membership lists, financial data, and leadership rosters.

Ibrahim said in a press statement that the council was launching a periodic data-renewal period for all registered political parties as part of efforts to enhance transparency and update the registry for 2026.

Political parties have been directed to submit updated membership lists and financial disclosures by March 15. The updates are required to cover the names of party chairpersons, members of leadership bodies, party headquarters locations, and approved annual budgets.

The Council for Political Parties Affairs was established in 2007 under the Political Parties Act as an independent body reporting to the Legislative Council. However, Sudan has lacked a legislative body since the removal of President Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.

Ibrahim noted that the step to update and renew party data falls within the council’s oversight and regulatory role. She said the move aims to ensure that political forces conduct their activities in accordance with the law and strengthen their readiness for upcoming political milestones.

The council urged political parties to meet the updated requirements through official communication channels, including the council’s website and email.

The council’s mandate includes registering political parties, issuing official registration certificates, maintaining the national register of approved parties, and monitoring their activities to ensure legal compliance.

Political instability over recent decades has frequently prevented Sudanese parties from holding periodic grassroots conferences. This lack of internal renewal has often diminished their influence in public affairs compared to the military and various armed groups.