Lieutenant General Dagalo Sworn In as President of Sudan’s Presidential Council
Nyala, South Darfur, August 30, 2025 — Lieutenant General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was on Saturday sworn in as the President of the Presidential Council of the Republic of Sudan, marking a new phase in the country’s governance structure. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Ramadan Ibrahim Shamaila in a ceremony held in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur State.
The Presidential Council, established under the recently adopted Transitional Constitution of 2025, comprises 15 members, including regional governors. This structure reflects the Sudan Founding Alliance’s vision of decentralization, aimed at addressing the country’s long-standing governance challenges and ensuring fair representation across regions.
The adoption of the Transitional Constitution of 2025 has replaced the Transitional Constitutional Document of 2019, effectively repealing all earlier laws, decrees, and decisions tied to the previous governance framework. Under this new legal framework, the Transitional Peace Government has been tasked with a series of fundamental responsibilities critical to the country’s stability and democratic transition.
Key among these mandates is the cessation of conflicts that have plagued Sudan for decades. The constitution requires the government to prioritize ending wars, promoting reconciliation, and fostering a just and lasting peace. It also lays the foundation for building a modern Sudanese state anchored in equality, justice, and unity.
In his role as President of the Presidential Council, Dagalo is expected to oversee the implementation of these constitutional directives while ensuring that governance is inclusive and decentralized. The Council’s composition, drawn from different states and regions, is seen as an effort to bridge divides and prevent the concentration of power in a single center.
The inauguration ceremony drew senior political leaders, military officials, and community representatives, all underscoring the significance of the moment. Observers noted that holding the swearing-in ceremony in Nyala rather than Khartoum was symbolic, signaling the Council’s commitment to decentralization and regional empowerment.
Sudan’s political future now hinges on the ability of Dagalo and his Council to balance the competing demands of peace, justice, and development. As the country transitions into this new era, hopes remain high that the foundations laid by the 2025 constitution will steer Sudan away from cycles of conflict and toward inclusive nation-building.
