Open-source intelligence reports have revealed detailed logistical aspects of Hemedti’s recent African tour, highlighting apparent shortcomings in operational security during his movements between regional capitals.
According to data analyzed by conflict researcher Rich Tied, Hemedti traveled from Zayed Airport in Abu Dhabi to Nairobi before proceeding to Kampala aboard a Bombardier Global 5000 private jet.
The aircraft, Tied reported, belongs to the UAE-based company Royal Jet and carries the registration A6-RJC and call sign ROJ022. The apparent failure to conceal either the aircraft’s identity or its flight path reflected what the researcher described as “shockingly poor” operational security, making it relatively easy to trace the journey’s origin.
Sources indicate that Hemedti initially arrived alone in Nairobi from Abu Dhabi, where he was joined by a delegation that included Abdelaziz al-Hilu, leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North, along with officials from what is described as a unilaterally declared “de facto government.”
Underscoring the political and security weight of the visit, Uganda’s intelligence chief personally received the delegation upon its arrival in Kampala—raising questions about the nature of ongoing regional coordination regarding the Sudanese file.
These movements come as Sudan continues to endure a protracted and deadly conflict, amid faltering regional and international mediation efforts.
