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Andrew Young in Sudan.
US Africa Command’s Deputy to the US Africa Command Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, Ambassador Andrew Young, and Director of Intelligence, Rear Admiral Heidi Berg, conducted a historic visit to Sudan to foster cooperative engagement and expand partnership development between 25 and 27 January.
The trip represents a new chapter in US Africa Command engagement with Sudan since the rescission of Sudan’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 2020. This rescission is key to the fundamental change in the bilateral relationship between the US and Sudan, Africa Command said.
“We are at a moment of historic change in the bilateral relationship between the United States and Sudan, made possible by the brave efforts of the Sudanese people to chart a bold new course toward democracy,” said Young. “I am beyond honoured to be part of the US Africa Command delegation to visit Sudan to solidify the future of