Well-informed sources have revealed the arrival of a shipment of advanced weaponry at an Eritrean port, in preparation for its transfer to Sudan—a development that could shift the balance in the ongoing confrontations between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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According to the Al-Rakoba website, the shipment includes anti-aircraft missiles, drone-targeting weapons, modern drone interception equipment, and sophisticated electronic jamming systems.

The deal was reportedly overseen by Salah Abdallah Gosh, the former head of Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Service and a prominent figure in the Muslim Brotherhood, in coordination with Eritrean authorities. The weapons reportedly arrived at the Eritrean port a few days ago.

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This comes shortly after Mosbah Abu Zayd, commander of the Islamist-affiliated “Al-Baraa” militia, announced that the Sudanese army and allied brigades had recently received “high-quality weapons” to help counter the RSF’s increasing reliance on drones in its military operations.

Salah Abdallah Mohamed Saleh, better known as Salah Gosh, is regarded as one of the most powerful and feared intelligence operatives in Sudan’s modern history. A longtime member of the Muslim Brotherhood, he led Sudan’s security apparatus multiple times, most notably under former President Omar al-Bashir.

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Gosh gained notoriety for building extensive networks with regional and international intelligence services and for managing sensitive files concerning political opposition and armed groups.

In 2020, he took refuge in Eritrea along with a group of dismissed security officers and was hosted by Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. He is believed to have maintained continuous coordination with Eritrean intelligence since then.

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Although officially absent from the political scene following Bashir’s fall, Gosh’s recent activities and involvement in arms deals point to an unofficial comeback. His moves suggest he may be orchestrating alliances against the RSF with support from factions within the Islamist movement.

In late 2023, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on Salah Gosh, accusing him of fueling the conflict between the army and the RSF and destabilizing the country.

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