5. National Umma Party -1945
The National Umma Party (NUP) is one of the two parties in Sudan which predate the country’s independence but still exist today. The party was founded in pursuit of Sudanese independence but was also a political vehicle that offered a choice apart from the religious fundamentalist organizations in Sudan at the time.
For much of its history, the NUP has been led by Sadiq Al-Mahdi, whose character and interests have shaped the party.
