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Sudanese Sovereignty Council (1955–1958)
The First Sudanese Sovereignty Council (26 December 1955–17 November 1958), or Supreme Commission or Commission of Sovereignty, was established in the context of Sudan's struggle for independence and the subsequent transition to self-rule. Sudan, formerly under joint British-Egyptian rule, gained independence on 1 January 1956. The council was formed on 26 December 1955 to oversee the governance of the Republic of Sudan during this transitional period. The members of the council included Abd al-Fattah Muhammad al-Maghribi, al-Dardiri Muhammad Uthman (National Umma Party), Ahmad Muhammad Yasin ( National Unionist Party), Ahmad Muhammad Salih (NUP), and Siricio Iro Wani ( Southern Liberal Party). The prime minister was Ismail al-Azhari until 5 July 1956 followed by Abdallah Khalil until the 17 November 1958 Sudanese coup d'état. During its tenure, the council faced several challenges, including the First Sudanese Civil War, which lasted from 1955 to 1972. The conflict erupt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmad Muhammad Salih
Ahmad Muhammad Salih ( ; 1898–1973, Omdurman) was a prominent Sudanese poet and politician. A member of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council (1964–1965), Sudanese Sovereignty Council, he is best known for being the author of the Sudanese national anthem. Early life and education Ahmad Muhammad Salih was born in Omdurman in 1898. He studied at Gordon Memorial College (today's University of Khartoum), where he graduated in 1914. He was known for his fondness for Arabic and English poetry, as he memorized many of the poems issued in these two languages that fell into his hands. Career He worked as a teacher after graduating from college, and progressed in the career ladder until he rose to the position of a school superintendent (principal). He also worked as an employee in the Ministry of Education (Sudan), Ministry of Education and rose in its administrative positions until he became a deputy director of knowledge. He also worked as a teacher at Gordon Memorial College in Khart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
