Kigali, Rwanda – After nearly three years operating from Port Sudan, the transitional government of Sudan has officially returned to Khartoum.
Prime Minister Kamil Idris described the move on January 11, 2026, as a critical step toward restoring stability and long-term peace. “The return to Khartoum represents the beginning of a new phase for Sudan,” he told the media.
The government was forced to relocate in 2023 after RSF fighters seized control of large parts of the capital, effectively paralyzing state institutions.
In March 2025, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) commander and transitional president Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced the liberation of Khartoum after government troops recaptured the international airport and other strategic infrastructure.
Since then, authorities have focused on stabilizing and rebuilding the war-torn city. In September 2025, the government withdrew thousands of troops from Khartoum to facilitate the return of displaced civilians.
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the conflict has displaced more than 15 million people. As of January 9, 2026, at least three million had since returned to their home areas.
The PM has declared 2026 Sudan’s “year of peace,” pledging to restore essential services in the capital, including healthcare, education, and electricity, as the country seeks to rebuild after one of the most devastating conflicts in its history.
