Motazz Moussa

Motazz Moussa (Arabic: معتز موسى; born 1967) is a Sudanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Sudan from September 2018 until his dismissal in February 2019. Prior to his appointment he served as Minister of Irrigation and Electricity.[1][2]

Motazz Moussa
13th Prime Minister of Sudan
In office
10 September 2018 – 23 February 2019
PresidentOmar al-Bashir
Preceded byBakri Hassan Saleh
Succeeded byMohamed Tahir Ayala
Personal details
Born1967 (age 55–56)
NationalitySudanese

Prime Minister of Sudan

He was appointed to the post by the country's president, Omar al-Bashir, replacing Bakri Hassan Saleh, following the government's dissolution. The dissolution of the government was brought about due to recent shortages of bread, fuel, and hard currency.[3][4] In February 2019, President Bashir dismissed Moussa's government, in the wake of protests against his rule.[5] In addition to prime ministership, Moussa hold the office of Minister of Finance.

References
  1. Al-awsat, Asharq. "Sudanese President Dissolves Government". Asharq Al-Awsat.
  2. "Sudanese President Bashir Dissolves Cabinet, Appoints New PM • Channels Television". 10 September 2018.
  3. Abdelaziz, Khalid. "Sudanese President Bashir dissolves government, appoints new PM".
  4. "Sudan's Bashir Appoints New Prime Minister: Ruling Party Official". usnews.com. 9 September 2018.
  5. "Major shake up in Sudan's government on first day of emergency rule". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
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