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Minister of Defence, Sudan

Title: Minister of Defence, Government of Sudan under Prime Minister Kamil Idris (military-led authority)

Current holder

Hassan Daoud Kayan

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Defence of Sudan?

Hassan Daoud Kayan is the Minister of Defence of Sudan.

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Sources: Government of Sudan (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).

Sudan in numbers

Population (2025): 50.4 million; 8th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 724 US$; 48th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2022): 138.8%; 1st highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2022): 7.5%; 22nd highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 204.4%; 2nd highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 66.5 years; 22nd highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2008): 53.5%; 40th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 29; 51st most stable of 54 in Africa

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Cite this

PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Defence, Sudan. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/sudan/minister-of-defence