Abdalla Hamdok facts for kids
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Abdalla Hamdok
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عبدالله حمدوك
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Hamdok in 2019
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| 15th Prime Minister of Sudan | |
| In office 21 November 2021 – 2 January 2022 |
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| President | Sovereignty Council |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Osman Hussein (acting) |
| In office 21 August 2019 – 25 October 2021 |
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| President | Sovereignty Council |
| Preceded by | Mohamed Tahir Ayala |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
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| Born | 1 January 1956 Al-Dibaibat, South Kordofan, Sudan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations |
Forces of Freedom and Change (until 2021) |
| Spouse | Muna Abdalla |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Khartoum University of Manchester |
Abdalla Hamdok (born 1 January 1956) is a Sudanese leader. He served as the 15th Prime Minister of Sudan two times. His first term was from 2019 to October 2021, and his second was from November 2021 to January 2022. Before becoming prime minister, Hamdok worked in many important jobs both in Sudan and around the world.
From 2011 to 2018, he was a top leader at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). People who worked with him described him as a kind and smart diplomat. In 2020, he was named one of the 50 most influential people by Bloomberg, a famous business news company.
After a big change in Sudan's government in 2019, Hamdok was chosen as prime minister. He officially started his job on August 21, 2019. In October 2021, there was a military takeover, and he was arrested. But many countries still saw him as the rightful leader. On November 21, 2021, he was put back in his job as prime minister after an agreement with the military. However, he resigned on January 2, 2022, because protests continued.
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About Abdalla Hamdok
Early Life and School
Abdalla Hamdok was born on January 1, 1956, in a place called Al Dibaibat in South Kordofan, Sudan. He went to the University of Khartoum and earned a science degree. Later, he studied economics at the University of Manchester and received a doctorate degree.
Working Around the World
From 1981 to 1987, Hamdok worked for the Sudanese government in the Ministry of Finance.
In the 1990s, he held important jobs at international organizations. He worked for Deloitte & Touche and the International Labour Organization in Zimbabwe. He also spent several years at the African Development Bank in Côte d'Ivoire. From 2003 to 2008, he was a regional director for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Idea in Africa and the Middle East.
Hamdok also worked for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) from 2011 to 2018. People at UNECA said he was a "true Pan-Africanist," meaning he believed in the unity of African people. In 2018, he was asked to be Sudan's Minister of Finance, but he turned down the job.
Prime Minister of Sudan
In 2019, a group called the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) suggested Hamdok should become the new Prime Minister of Sudan. This was part of a plan to move Sudan towards democracy. The plan was agreed upon by the FFC and the military.
The Sovereignty Council of Sudan, which was the new ruling body, officially chose Hamdok as prime minister on August 20, 2019. He took his oath of office the next day. As prime minister, Hamdok chose his own team of ministers. In October 2019, he made changes to the leadership of Sudanese universities. He replaced many leaders who were linked to the previous government.
Targeted Attack
On March 9, 2020, a car explosion happened near Hamdok's motorcade in Khartoum. This was an attempt to harm him. Several vehicles were damaged, but no one was seriously hurt, except for one security officer who had minor injuries.
Military Takeover in 2021
On October 25, 2021, the Sudanese military, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrested Hamdok and other government officials. The Ministry of Information said that Hamdok was still the rightful leader and called for his release. Many countries around the world also asked for Hamdok and the other officials to be freed.
On October 26, Hamdok was allowed to return to his home. On November 21, 2021, Hamdok was put back in his job as prime minister. This happened after a political agreement was signed with the military to bring back civilian rule. However, some groups and many protestors did not agree with this deal because they did not trust the military.
Leaving the Job
On January 2, 2022, Hamdok announced on TV that he was resigning as Prime Minister. He said that Sudan was at a difficult point and needed new talks to find a way forward for its democracy. Reports said he resigned because the military did not keep its promise to stay out of government affairs.
Role in 2023 Sudan War
In the ongoing 2023 War in Sudan, Hamdok is leading a group called Taqaddum in peace talks. He is working to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
His Ideas
Farming and Food
Hamdok believes that farming in Africa should change. He wants it to move from just growing enough food for families to growing more food to sell. In 2014, he said that even though many Africans are hungry, Africa should be able to grow all its own food.
He also talked about how climate change could make it harder for Africa to grow food. To help with hunger, Hamdok suggested improving roads and storage for food. He also wanted to use better weather information and manage water more wisely. During his time as prime minister, he also helped deal with a large 2019–2021 locust infestation that affected crops.
Women's Rights
When Hamdok was choosing his government ministers in 2019, he wanted to make sure there were enough women. He said he would "take into account a fair representation of women." Four women became ministers in his government:
- Asma Mohamed Abdalla as Foreign Minister
- Lina al-Sheikh as Minister of Social Development and Labour
- Wala'a Essam al-Boushi as Minister for Youth and Sports
- Intisar el-Zein Soughayroun as Minister of Higher Education
In November 2019, Hamdok's government removed old laws that limited women's freedom. These laws controlled how women dressed, where they could go, and what jobs they could have. Hamdok praised women, saying these laws were unfair and harmful.
Personal Life
Hamdok married Muna Abdalla, who is also an economist, in 1993. They have two adult sons. One son was studying at Exeter University in 2019, and the other graduated from a university in the United States a few years before that.
See also
In Spanish: Abdalla Hamdok para niños
- Muhammad Sa'id al-Qaddal
- Jimmy Lemi Milla
- Omar al-Bashir
