Sudan's government sets work priorities after return to Khartoum

The Sudanese government on Sunday announced its work priorities after officially resuming operations in the capital, Khartoum, placing peace, public security, livelihoods, and the restoration of state institutions and basic services at the top of its agenda.

Prime Minister Kamil Idris said peace remains the government's primary objective, describing it as a peace accepted by the Sudanese people following what he called a war imposed on the country.

He said that despite challenges, the government will prioritize citizens' livelihoods and security while enhancing basic services, including expanding healthcare facilities, reopening universities on schedule, and extending access to water and electricity.

On the economic front, Idris said the government will focus on agricultural development, rehabilitating slaughterhouses, building a new airport, and establishing an integrated, export-oriented city.

Khartoum State Governor Ahmed Osman Hamza said the return of the central government signals that the capital is ready to receive its residents, urging them to return and take part in rebuilding efforts.

The government's return forms part of broader efforts to restore administrative functions and public services in Khartoum, following announcements on the gradual reinstatement of state institutions.

The Sudanese government relocated to Port Sudan in late April 2023, days after fighting broke out in Khartoum between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, both within Sudan and across its borders.

In May 2025, the SAF declared Khartoum State cleared of RSF forces, paving the way for the city to gradually reclaim public spaces and resume normal life.

(Cover: The Sudanese flag flutters in Omdurman, Sudan, December 13, 2025. /VCG)