Sudan Participates in the 42nd Plenary Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)

As part of efforts to strengthen regional and international cooperation in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing, a Sudanese delegation participated in the 42nd Plenary Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF).

The delegation was headed by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, Mawlana Ali Khidr Ali, and included representatives from the General Intelligence Service, the Central Bank of Sudan, and the Financial Intelligence Unit. The meeting is being held in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, from May 11 to 14, 2026.

The meetings address a number of important topics related to enhancing the effectiveness of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and counter-proliferation financing systems. They also focus on developing mechanisms for cooperation and information exchange among member states, as well as following up on the mutual evaluation process for member countries in the third round, and assessing the extent of countries’ compliance with international standards issued by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Sudan’s participation comes within the framework of its commitment to strengthening national efforts to combat financial crimes, and its preparation for the upcoming mutual evaluation process, which is expected to take place between 2030 and 2033.

It also reflects Sudan’s ongoing efforts to develop its national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing system in line with international best practices and standards, particularly in light of the challenges associated with financial crimes and emerging risks in the financial sector.