LIVE UPDATE: Signing ceremony for transitional period documents in Sudan

CAIRO - 17 August 2019: Sudan is celebrating on Saturday the signing of the landmark deal that has been reached between the Transitional Military Council and the Forces of Freedom and Change alliance to pave the way for civilian rule.




Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli headed Saturday for the Sudanese capital of Khartoum to attend the ceremony on behalf of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.

Madbouli conveyed the greetings and congratulations of president Sisi to the Sudanese people on the signing of the accord.

He asserted Egypt's support for the aspirations of the Sudanese people and institutions towards achieving further progress and prosperity.