Happy birthday! Omar al-Bashir turns 81 today

By Lori Macatee
Khartoum
Last updated on January 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary politician turns 81 on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.

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Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Omar al-Bashir has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Bashir, a cultural icon

Born Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir in Hosh Bonnaga on January 1, 1944, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Sudanese history. Bashir's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Omar hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Omar al-Bashir as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Omar, you're the best!