January 30 - 2021 KHARTOUM
AFRICOM Director of Intelligence, Heidi Berg, meets with Sudan s Higher Military Academy professionals (AFRICOM)
A high-ranking delegation from United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) led by its deputy commander, Andrew Young, concluded a two-day visit to Sudan
for a series of meetings with military and government officials on Thursday.
Andrew Young noted the need to further the vision for a professional Sudanese military that is accountable to the Sudanese civilian-led government and its citizens in a press release on Thursday. AFRICOM Director of Intelligence Heidi Berg also stressed the importance of ensuring military and government institutions are rooted in transparency, accountability, respect for human rights.
January 27 - 2021 KHARTOUM
United States Africa Command AFRICOM deputy commander Andrew Young visiting Sudan (US embassy)
A high-ranking delegation from United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) led by its deputy commander Andrew Young arrived in Sudan yesterday for a two-day visit.
AFRICOM is responsible for military relations between the United States and nations and regional organisations in Africa.
The US delegation met with Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok. During the meeting strengthening cooperation between Sudan and the US was discussed in fields such as military cooperation, combating terrorism, illegal immigration, and human trafficking.
Andrew Young said in a press statement that the US is looking forward to working with the people and government of Sudan during this transitional period. He praised the progress made by Sudan in the field of human rights.