About
Abdalla Hamdok Al-Kinani is a Sudanese public administrator and economist. He served as the 15th prime minister of Sudan, initially from 2019 to October 2021, leading the country during a transitional period following the ousting of Omar al-Bashir. He was briefly reinstated as prime minister in November 2021 but resigned in 2022 amid political turmoil. Hamdok has a background in international organizations and development economics.
Career Timeline
UN Economic Commission Role
Gains experience in international development and economics, working for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Prime Minister of Sudan
Appointed as Prime Minister of Sudan, leading the country through a transitional period after the ousting of Omar al-Bashir.
Ousted in Military Coup
Removed from power in a military coup, disrupting the transitional process.
Briefly Reinstated
Briefly reinstated as Prime Minister following internal and external pressure.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Resigns as Prime Minister amid continued political turmoil and instability.
Consultant Economist
Returns to a career in economics and public administration, serving as a consultant and advisor on development issues.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026