US denies visa to Sudan's de facto leader ahead of UN appearance
The United States is withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who was scheduled to appear at the United Nations. Burhan leads Sudan's armed forces, which have been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since 2023.
The United States has refused to grant a visa to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan's army and the country's de facto leader, preventing him from attending his scheduled appearance at the United Nations. The development was reported by France 24 in a news segment covering events across Africa.
Burhan commands Sudan's armed forces and has led the country's fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since 2023, a conflict that has become one of the world's most severe ongoing wars. By denying him a visa, the US is blocking Sudan's de facto leader from personally addressing the international body where global issues, including Sudan's own crisis, are debated.
The same broadcast also covered other African news. Ghana is strengthening its anti-narcotics authority following major drug seizures in France, Belgium and South Africa, pointing to a wider trafficking network involving the country. Meanwhile, in Ivory Coast, the new school year has begun, marking the return of students to classrooms.
The source material did not provide further detail on the reasons behind the US decision.
