Al-Burhan Reaches the Penultimate Stop in His African Tour

Freetown – Sudan horizon 
General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces arrived on Monday in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, as part of his African tour, which began two days ago with a visit to Mali.
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone received him at Freetown Airport, where both official and public ceremonies were held. Bilateral discussions between the two countries were expected to begin immediately upon the Sudanese delegation’s arrival.
Al-Burhan’s visit is accompanied by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hussein Al-Amin, the Director-General of the General Intelligence Service, General Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal, and the Director-General of the Defense Industries System, General Mirghani Idris.
Highlights from Guinea-Bissau
Earlier on Monday, Al-Burhan concluded an official visit to Guinea-Bissau, where he held a press conference alongside President Umaro Sissoco Embaló at the Presidential Palace in Bissau, attended by press and media members.
In the press conference, Al-Burhan expressed his great pleasure in visiting Guinea-Bissau and highlighted his official discussions with President Sissoco, which covered areas of mutual cooperation. He conveyed deep appreciation for President Sissoco’s stance on Sudan’s issues and his interest in the country’s development.
According to the Sovereignty Council’s media office, Al-Burhan stated that Sudan is currently facing a war involving multiple parties, with the country being invaded by mercenaries and the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He accused the RSF of systematically destroying Sudan’s infrastructure and committing heinous crimes against the Sudanese people. Al-Burhan reiterated that the Sudanese people firmly reject negotiations or coexistence with the RSF and rule out its presence in Sudan’s future.
Key Messages
Al-Burhan emphasized that countries’ positions on this conflict would shape Sudan’s foreign relations. He declared that the war would not end until the RSF withdrew from civilian areas and homes and until international political and military support for the RSF ceased.
He also stressed the importance of addressing Africa’s internal problems within the African context, steering clear of external solutions. He called for the optimal use of Africa’s abundant resources and for rejecting foreign interference or dominance.
Statements from Guinea-Bissau’s President
President Umaro Sissoco warmly welcomed Al-Burhan’s visit, noting it as the first by a Sudanese leader to Guinea-Bissau. He spoke of the strong ties between the Sudanese and Guinean peoples, describing Sudanese citizens as having a positive reputation across Africa and the world.
President Sissoco affirmed his country’s readiness to support efforts to end the war in Sudan and expressed hope that Sudan would achieve greater security and stability. He noted his continued interest in following the events and developments in Sudan.

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