He received his primary education in the cities of Kasala, Damer and Barbr, graduated from Gordon Memorial College (now known as University of Khartoum), and received his PhD from School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London in 1950.
He received his primary education in the cities of Kasala, Damer and Barbr. He attended Gordon Memorial College (now known as University of Khartoum), and received his PhD from SOAS, University of London in 1950.