Sudan’s president launches re-election manoeuvres
Friday, March 16, 2018
Subject
Sudan political outlook.
Significance
In late February, President Omar al-Bashir launched a series of reshuffles within both his government and the security forces. While the changes came amid a national crisis -- and political crackdown -- related to Sudan’s economic near-collapse, it appears that the president is more focused on consolidating his power and preparing for re-election in 2020.
Impacts
- The government is unlikely to find quick or lasting solutions to Sudan’s deep economic difficulties.
- Khartoum will continue to favour a security-first response to the ongoing political crisis and popular unrest.
- Bashir will look to defuse international opposition to his re-election ambitions.