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Formation of the Condominium

When
1899
Where
Khartoum
Part of
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan is formed

The United Kingdom forced Khedive Abbas II to transform Sudan into a condominium in 1899, establishing shared sovereignty with Egypt.

In 1899, the United Kingdom forced Abbas II, Tewfik's successor as Khedive, to transform Sudan from an integral part of Egypt into a condominium. An agreement was reached establishing Anglo-Egyptian rule, under which Sudan was to be administered by a governor-general appointed by Egypt with British consent.

Sources

  1. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07

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