Graduated from university of Khartoum 1972 did a diploma in IR 1973, and a Phd in International law 1988. Joined Sudan MoF 1973 . Served in Sudan embassies in Tunis, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Yemen and as Ambassador to china 1993-98. Belgium 2001-06 and South Africa 2009-13. CEO Arab Chinese friendship association 2014-