February 16, 2025 (NAIROBI) – The announcement of a new government in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan has been postponed to Tuesday, with a key political figure’s support for the move triggering a rift within his own party. Al-Hadi Idris, a leader within the Sudanese Revolutionary Front, an alliance of armed groups, announced the delay on Saturday. He also confirmed that Fadlallah Burma Nasir, leader of the National Umma Party, will participate in the signing of the charter establishing the government. Burma’s involvement comes after he participated in several meetings regarding the formation of the parallel administration, with some reports suggesting he was being considered for the presidency of the Sovereign Council. However, the Umma Party’s official stance appears divided. Secretary-General Al-Wathiq Al-Berair warned on Saturday of the escalating risk of the country’s fragmentation, stating that the party is not affiliated with any such government. Rabah Al-Sadiq, a prominent Umma Party member, sharply criticized Burma’s support for the RSF-backed government, calling it “political suicide” and an attempt to “destroy the party.” She emphasized the party’s foundational principles of democracy, institutionalism, and national unity, arguing that no individual, regardless of their position, can compromise these values. …

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