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Can Port Sudan and Nairobi Governments Withstand the Illegitimacy Impasse?
Professor Mekki El ShiblyExecutive Director – Mamoun Behairy Center, Khartoum 📌 The incredulous Port Sudan and Nairobi governments suffer from the absence of constitutional legitimacy for both of them, which makes them vulnerable to dire legal and political consequences internally and externally.📌 The intended Port Sudan government, backed by Lieutenant General Al-Burhan and his allies, is based on the illegal amendment of the 2019 Constitutional Document, which derives its legitimacy from the legitimacy of the…
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Victory and the Zero-Sum Equation
Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Zubair PashaCandidate for Prime Minister of the Republic of Sudan Victory, in the context of the nation’s current zero-sum equation, is both a great achievement and an immense challenge in this existential war. True victory extends beyond military success—it encompasses all sectors vital to national survival. The resilience of the country’s institutions in sustaining essential services and production amid adversity is a testament to national strength and institutional success. However, the greatest challenge…
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The Power of the Kenyan Media
Dr . Omer A Mannan The media indeed plays a vital role in shaping a nation’s democracy and destiny. Kenya is no exception. As the fourth arm of power, the media’s impact transcends administrative, legislative, and judiciary powers. Its influence is amplified in today’s era of globalization and technological advancements, where anyone can address the world from their desktop. The media, if well employed, will shape public opinion, mobilize people, highlight weakness and strength of…
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Failure of UAE and Ruto in Kenya started in Adiss
Dr Omar A Mannan. The situation involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Nairobi is complex and has its roots in Addis Ababa. The UAE’s attempt to expand its influence in Africa was dealt a significant blow when they lost bids for two key African Union leadership. This un expected setback for UAE has far-reaching implications, particularly in Sudan, where the UAE has been accused of supporting the RSF…
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Sudan Between Two Governments?!
Face of Truth | Ibrahim Shiglawy In a move marking a highly significant political turning point, the Sudanese Sovereignty and Council of Ministers, in a joint meeting in Port Sudan on February 19, 2025, approved amendments to the 2019 Transitional Constitutional Charter, known as the “2025 Amendment.” The accompanying decisions included key legal reforms, such as amendments to the Criminal Procedures Act, Companies Act, and Investment Promotion Act. Additionally, a special committee was formed to…
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Sovereignty of the Constitutional Document
Professor Mekki El ShiblyFebruary 2025 📌 The Constitutional Document signed between the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) and the Transitional Military Council (TMC) in August 2019 remains the exclusive legitimacy and sole constitutional reference for its emergence from the legitimacy of the December 2018 revolution. It can only be overturned by a constitution that emerges from an electoral reference, after fulfilling all the tasks assigned to the transitional period specified by the Constitutional Document…
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The Flamingo Naval Base: Strategic Importance and Regional and International Implications
By Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dr. Saad Hassan Fadlallah Professor of International Relations Introduction The establishment of a Russian naval base in Sudan, specifically at the Flamingo Naval Base in Port Sudan, marks a strategic move reflecting Moscow’s ambitions to expand its global influence, especially after losing some of its military footholds, such as in Syria. While this agreement presents security and economic opportunities for Sudan, it also poses significant challenges in balancing international relations and…
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Destruction of Kenyan Legacy by William Ruto
By : Dr. OMAR A. MANNAN Despite the great legacy laid by former Kenyan leaders, especially Jomo Kenyatta, and the historic role of Kenya in Pan-African affairs, Kenya’s current trajectory is alarming. The country seems to be abandoning its Pan-African roots and instead embracing a path that labels it as an imperialistic puppet of Western colonization. This new trend is evident in the current Kenyan President William Ruto’s attitudes towards sister African nations, particularly Sudan.…
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Thank You, Ruto!
Mekki ELMOGRABI: Without your greed for gold stained with the blood of Sudanese people and cursed by the souls of innocent children.Without your failed, wicked attempt to harbor your partners in the (Genocide-Gold Mafia) in Sudan, without that, we wouldn’t have discovered the awareness of the Kenyan people and some of their MPs.We will never forget that the criminal Dagalo-RSF burnt villages and mass-murdered citizens in Darfur to open their gold mines. We will never…
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China .. Beautiful contrast
Mohamed Saad KamilEditor-in-chief of the brownland newspaper I’ve lived in this city all my life and I didn’t know what Beijing was ..This is how the photographer described his vision of Beijing while working on one of his art projects on the cultural and historical heritage of the great city of Beijing .I watched this video as part of the tale of the city serieshttps://www.tiktok.com/@seeing_china/video/7462250195854609672These are stories that I saw myself when I visited Beijing,…