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Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

Meet the leader of Sudan who used to be a soldier and now makes big decisions for his country!

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Ilham Aliyev met with Chairman of Sovereign Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan, 2019 01

Ilham Aliyev met with Chairman of Sovereign Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan, 2019 01

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Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in April 2025 (cropped)
President of Russia Vladimir Putin & Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in October 2019
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Ilham Aliyev met with Chairman of Sovereign Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan, 2019 03
Israel and Sudan Agree to Normalize Relations
Ilham Aliyev met with Chairman of Sovereign Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan, 2019 02
Ilham Aliyev met with Chairman of Sovereign Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan, 2019 04
Ilham Aliyev met with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, April 2025

Key Facts

Born
1960.
Birthplace
Sudan.
Known For
Being the de facto leader of Sudan since 2019.
Career
Military officer and politician.
Fun Fact
He was once a deputy leader before becoming the main leader of Sudan.

Who is General al-Burhan?

Imagine a very important general who leads the army! That's Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. He was born a long time ago, in 1960. He became a soldier and fought in some big wars. Now, he is the leader of Sudan, a country in Africa. He makes important choices about how the country is run. He used to be a deputy, which is like a second-in-command, but now he is the main leader.

From Soldier to Leader!

General al-Burhan started his career in the army. He went to military school and learned how to be a soldier. He fought in wars like the one in Darfur. When people in Sudan wanted a change, he became a very important figure. He was given control of the army leaders. Sometimes, leaders have to make tough decisions, and he has been in charge during some very big changes in Sudan.

What Does a Leader Do?

Being a leader means making big decisions for a whole country. General al-Burhan is in charge of the Sudanese army. He also leads the government. He has to think about what is best for the people. Sometimes, leaders have to deal with difficult situations, like disagreements or even wars. He has also been involved in talks to try and make peace and create a stable government.

A Leader's Big Job

General al-Burhan's job is very important. He leads Sudan, and his decisions affect many people. He has been the leader since 2019. He has had to guide the country through many changes. He has also been involved in international discussions. It's a big responsibility to lead a country and try to make it a better place for everyone.

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