The Islamist Movement in the General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan-controlled SAF is reportedly moving to remove junta-led Prime Minister Kamel Idris amid growing influence. Sources indicate the effort comes at a sensitive moment, as uncertainty clouds the future of the government in Port Sudan.
According to the Forces of Freedom and Change – Democratic Bloc, Ali Karti, Salah Gosh, and Osama Abdullah view Idris as an obstacle to reorganizing power. Dafallah al-Haj Ali Osman emerges as a leading candidate to succeed Idris, following his April appointment as Minister of Cabinet Affairs.
Observers note Osman’s executive role has strengthened his visibility and positioned him as the preferred figure for Islamist leadership ambitions. Former US diplomat Cameron Hudson detailed his meeting with Idris, highlighting the need to resist Islamist consolidation of authority in Sudan.
Hudson described discussions with Idris and war opponents, stressing the urgency of combating insecurity, economic decline, and political instability. In a tweet on X, Hudson praised the efforts of Sudanese war opponents working toward a genuine civilian transition and democratic governance.
Analysts view the unfolding power struggle as a clash of visions between Idris’s government and Islamist actors seeking systemic control. The coming weeks are expected to reveal whether Idris withstands these pressures or whether the Islamists succeed in reshaping Sudan’s leadership landscape.
