This archive report was first published on 13 August 2019.
On August 13, 2019, Egypt concluded a two-day summit with Sudan's main protest leaders, marking a significant step towards civilian rule in the country.
The summit, which took place in Cairo, brought together the Alliance for Freedom and Change, Sudan's umbrella protest movement, and the rebel groups of the Sudan Revolutionary Front.
The constitutional declaration, scheduled to be formally signed on August 17, outlines the formation of a transitional civilian government and a parliament to govern for a three-year transition period.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, the summit's objective was 'achieving peace' as the long-awaited deal is inked.
The results of the Cairo discussions will be presented before the leaders of the powerful alliance in Khartoum.
Egypt has been a steadfast ally of Khartoum's military leaders since the ousting of long-time autocrat Omar al-Bashir on April 11.
