(VOVworld) - Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir announced on Saturday a new government with changes to key ministerial posts including defense, foreign affairs and petroleum. The announcement came days after the president was sworn in for a new five-year term. According to the report, Ibrahim Ghandour will be the foreign minister, while Mohamed Zayed is the new petroleum minister. Lieutenant-General Mostafa Osman Abeed is to serve as the acting defense minister..

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir

At his inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, President al-Bashir vowed to be faithful and honest in performing his duties, abide by the law and the constitution, defend Sudan and protect its territories, lay down the bases of democratic rule and preserve the unity of Sudan.