Addis Ababa: The African Union (AU) Commission has strongly criticised all external involvement in African security crises, citing the conflict in Sudan as a key concern.
Speaking at a media briefing in Addis Ababa, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Bankole Adeoye said the organisation must remain at the forefront of peace efforts across the continent. He stressed that resolving African conflicts requires African leadership and African-driven solutions.
“We, as the African Union, do not believe anyone should be interfering in or fueling the crisis already unfolding in parts of the continent,” Adeoye said. “We therefore categorically condemn all forms of external interference in Sudan or anywhere else in Africa.”
Adeoye noted, as reported by Xinhua, that the AU’s role extends beyond crisis response to developing long-term strategies for sustainable peace. He described the humanitarian situation in Sudan as “appalling” and said the AU is facilitating political dialogue among all stakeholders.
“Our efforts aim not only at achieving a humanitarian ceasefire but at securing a comprehensive, unconditional and complete ceasefire,” he said.
Addressing developments in Madagascar, Adeoye said the island nation is currently experiencing relative stability as the AU’s Panel of the Wise engages with authorities to support the restoration of constitutional order. He urged Madagascar to establish a credible roadmap for a genuine political transition.
The commissioner also welcomed the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s government and the March 23 Movement (M23). He said the AU had been closely involved in the process and appreciated the collaboration of partners working toward peace in eastern DRC.
