Ibrahim Jaber, a member of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council and assistant to the army’s commander-in-chief, announced that a new prime minister will be appointed “very soon.” He noted that the candidate will be politically independent and will form a government composed of civilian experts without external interference.
Recent amendments to Sudan’s controversial 2019 Constitutional Document granted the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the authority to appoint and dismiss the prime minister, following a recommendation from the legislative authority.
In an exclusive statement to Asharq Al-Awsat, Jaber revealed that the constitutional amendments also included revisions to the 2021 Investment Law, aimed at reducing bureaucratic hurdles that previously hindered both domestic and foreign investments. He stressed that once the war ends, Sudan will focus on attracting investors across various sectors.
Burhan has previously affirmed his intention to appoint a new prime minister to establish a civilian government, including all military and political forces that supported the army in its conflict against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Following the October 25, 2021, coup, Burhan reinstated 15 acting ministers while maintaining the ministerial quotas allocated to the armed factions that signed the 2020 Juba Peace Agreement.
Jaber assured that the military situation is “under control” and that victory is imminent. He claimed that the Sudanese people have rallied behind the army in its battle against the RSF. He added that the military, alongside joint forces from armed struggle movements and mobilized fighters, has inflicted consecutive defeats on the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti).
The Sudanese official also addressed the recent decision to change Sudan’s currency, describing it as a necessary move due to the looting of banks, companies, and citizens’ assets during the war. He noted that many Sudanese have shifted to digital banking applications, reducing reliance on cash.
Jaber highlighted that digital transactions enable the government to monitor financial flows, curb illicit arms trade funding, prevent currency counterfeiting, and facilitate the expansion of banking services into production areas. Additionally, he asserted that electronic banking has significantly improved liquidity in the banking sector following widespread looting.
Jaber chaired the High Committee for Currency Change, which oversaw the replacement of large-denomination banknotes in recent months. Previously, he was also tasked with overseeing key ministries, including livestock, agriculture, trade, industry, investment, international cooperation, communications, and transportation.
