Addis Ababa, August 31, 2026 (FMC) — The African Union Commission has welcomed the launch of an initiative to facilitate Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue inside Sudan, saying the process could help bridge divisions among Sudanese stakeholders and create conditions conducive to ending the armed conflict and restoring peace and stability.
In a statement issued Monday on the Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue initiative, the Commission said its leadership has, since the outbreak of the Sudanese crisis in April 2023, sought to bridge divisions among Sudanese stakeholders and foster a culture of dialogue aimed at building a shared national vision.
The Commission reiterated its call for upholding Sudan’s unity and national institutions while working to consolidate a democratic state.
It welcomed the launch of the dialogue initiative under the supervision of an independent committee of Sudanese elders, emphasizing the importance of placing Sudanese stakeholders at the center of efforts to address the country’s crisis.
The Commission recommended that consultations bring together all Sudanese civil, political and societal stakeholders, with the process guided by the principles of inclusivity and genuine Sudanese ownership and leadership.
The ultimate objective, it said, should be a united, sovereign and peaceful Sudan governed by legitimate civilian institutions, with one national security architecture and effective mechanisms for resolving political and social differences peacefully.
The Commission further said the initiative reinforces the African Union’s roadmap for Sudan and complements the track of the Quintet Mechanism within a coherent strategy led by Sudanese stakeholders.