16/3/2023: AFP - Sudan Generals Face Off In Post-coup Power Struggle, by Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali and Menna Zaki

AFP explore the “dangerous power struggle” between Sudanese army chief Abdulfattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia commander Himedti.

The Rift Valley Institute’s Magdi al-Gizouli said “al-Burhan wants the RSF to be integrated into the army in accordance with the rules and regulations within the army [whereas Himedti] seems to want restructuring of the top army command to take place first, so that he can be part of it before the integration."

Al-Gizouli added that the framework agreement was “a delaying tactic for al-Burhan” while Himedti sought "to improve his competitiveness" and bill himself as "an ally to the [Forces of Freedom and Change]”.

Analyst Kholood Khair said a recent initiative by Egypt has appeared to favour al-Burhan and "catalysed renewed tensions between the generals".