Sudan: Intelligence Chief - Media Is a Key Partner in Addressing Sudan's Challenges

What the report says

Sudan’s General Intelligence Service chief, Gen. Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal, highlighted the media as a key partner in confronting the country’s current crises during remarks in Khartoum on Wednesday, according to the Sudan News Agency via AllAfrica. Speaking at the Sudanese Journalists’ Forum, he praised journalists for their role during the “War of Dignity” and for countering what he described as efforts to target Sudan and its people. He also said the agency wanted media issues discussed openly and constructively so that the sector could better support the country’s future.

Mufaddal urged participants to use the forum to help shape a stronger media framework suited to the present moment. He said the intelligence service supports dialogue with journalists at different levels and views such engagement as important for improving media work. He also said the agency had not used legal pressure against journalists during the past period, which he presented as a sign of satisfaction with recent media performance.

Beyond media policy, he linked the discussion to Sudan’s wider security and economic situation, saying the country is facing its most severe war and associated challenges. He said the media can help inform domestic and international audiences with accurate information, while stressing the need to restore control over national territory, support social cohesion, and pursue dialogue on economic issues and with neighboring countries. The remarks reflect the government’s emphasis on information management and public messaging during conflict.