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Sudan PM Pledges Khartoum Rebuild After Army Recaptures Capital

Sudan PM Pledges Khartoum Rebuild After Army Recaptures Capital

Above: Kamil Idris, former UN official and Sudanese prime minister, addressed supporters during a visit to Omdurman on July 19, 2025. Image copyright: Ebrahim Hamid/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

The Spin

The army's recapture of Khartoum represents a crucial victory that enables the restoration of Sudan's national institutions and the return of displaced citizens. Prime Minister Idris's comprehensive reconstruction plans demonstrate the government's commitment to rebuilding better infrastructure than before. This military success provides the foundation for political stability and economic recovery.

Critics warn that Idris's government may merely provide a veneer of civilian rule while the army maintains actual control over the country. The massive reconstruction costs and ongoing conflicts in western and southern regions raise serious questions about the feasibility of promised rebuilding efforts. Tensions within the government coalition over technocrat appointments further complicate governance prospects.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 60% chance that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) will come out as the vicotr in the Sudanese civil war, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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