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Sunset over the Blue Nile at Khartoum

About Sudan

The Government

Sudan has a decentralised, three-level system of government:

  • National government — responsible for sovereignty, defence, foreign affairs and national policy.
  • State governments — 18 states, each with legislative and executive authority delivering services close to citizens.
  • Local government — localities across the country managing day-to-day services (education, health, agriculture and more).

This structure distributes authority across the national, state and local levels.

Institutional details to be confirmed with the Embassy.