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What roles did Ali Ahmed Karti hold, and when?

Ali Ahmed Karti

Sudanese politician who is Secretary-General of the Sudanese Islamic Movement and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan.

Latest source 22 Sep 2025Updated 26 Oct 20263 sources

CurrentNow

Currently Secretary-General, Sudanese Islamic Movement, since an undated start. 3 dated roles on record.

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

Roles, most recent first

  1. Secretary-General Sudanese Islamic Movement Current

    Described in the EU listing as Secretary-General of the Sudanese Islamist Movement; OFAC says he was selected as the movement's leader after the fall of Omar al-Bashir.1 2

  2. Minister of Foreign Affairs Government of Sudan Former

    Foreign minister under President Omar al-Bashir.1 2

  3. Member (described as 'stalwart') National Congress Party Date uncertain

    Described in the EU listing as a stalwart of the former ruling National Congress Party.2

Where the dates come from

  1. PrimaryTreasury Designates Entities and Individual Exacerbating Sudan's InstabilityUS Department of the Treasury · 28 Sep 2023
  2. PrimaryCouncil Decision (CFSP) 2024/1784 amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/2135Official Journal of the European Union (EUR-Lex) · 24 Jun 2024

Changes

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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