Professor Musa received his undergraduate and post-graduate studies at the University of Khartoum (Sudan/Africa).
B. Sc. In Economics and political science (1982), M. Sc,(1995) and Ph. D. in political science (2005), University of Khartoum, 2005 (currently a professor of political science).
An author of 9 books and over 60 journal articles (as well as research papers) – both in English and Arabic, inside Sudan and abroad. Presented research papers in more than 20 international academic conferences: in the USA, Malaysia, Turkey, Pakistan, Kenya, South Arica and Arab countries.