Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is head of state of Sudan and has held the office since 11 Nov 2021. Below: the people at the top of government, how they came to office, and the 7 cabinet posts we list, each with its source.
The top of government
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Abdel Fattah al-Burhan | 11 Nov 2021 | - | - |
| Head of government | Kamil Idris | - | - | - |
| Deputy head of state | Malik Agar Eyre | - | - | - |
How they got there
The last national election in our sources was held on 13 Apr 2015.
System of government: presidential republic.
The cabinet
We list 7 cabinet posts for Sudan. Appointment dates are shown where the source gives them.
| Office | Minister | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | Gibril Ibrahim | - |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim | - |
| Minister of Defence | Hassan Daoud Kayan | - |
| Minister of Interior | Babiker Samra Mustafa | - |
| Minister of Justice | Abdullah Mohamed Derf | - |
| Minister of Health | Haitham Ibrahim | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Minister of Education | Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar | - |
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Amna Mirghani Hassan Al-Tom | - | - | - |
See the live Sudan page for the full directory and how we verify names.
Source: Government of Sudan (sudan.gov.sd), 2026; Cabinet website of the Republic of Sudan (sudan.gov.sd), 2026; IFES ElectionGuide, 2026. Method: how we compile this.