Saturday 22,March 2025 {HMC} Somali government has welcomed the Sudanese Armed Forces’ capture of the presidential palace in Khartoum, hailing it as a major milestone in the country’s efforts to restore sovereignty following two years of civil conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
In a statement released Friday, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed solidarity with Sudan and praised the “immense sacrifices” made by the Sudanese people and armed forces.
“Somalia views these sacrifices as a continuation of Sudan’s long-standing struggle and its proud historical legacy in defending national sovereignty and rejecting foreign interference,” the statement read.
The Somali government also urged all Sudanese factions to unite around shared national goals and accelerate efforts to fulfill the aspirations of the Sudanese people for peace, progress, and prosperity.
Sudan’s military victory on Friday marked one of its most symbolic gains since launching a counteroffensive against the RSF in September 2023. Troops recaptured the presidential palace in central Khartoum, sparking celebrations among army supporters across the country.
Although the RSF still controls parts of southern Khartoum, it has lost significant ground since the civil war erupted in April 2023. The palace capture comes just days after RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo released a video urging his fighters to hold their positions and not surrender the site.
