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Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Sudan

Sudan is governed by a federal provisional government led by General Abd-al-Fattah al-Burhan following a military coup in October 2021. The country operates under a presidential republic system with a bicameral legislature, though it faces severe political instability, economic crisis, and is classified as having the highest-risk political and economic situation globally.

Government Type

Presidential Republic

Legal System

Constitutional framework based on 1998 Constitution providing guiding principles for the state, freedoms, rights, and responsibilities of the state and citizens

Head of State

Sovereign Council Chair and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces General Abd-al-Fattah al-Burhan Abd-al-Rahman(since 2021)

Head of Government

Sovereign Council Chair and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces General Abd-al-Fattah al-Burhan Abd-al-Rahmansince 2021

Political Indicators

Legislature

Type:bicameral
Upper House:Council of States (Majlis Welayat)
Lower House:National Assembly (Majlis Watani)
Voting Age18
SuffrageUniversal
Constitution1998