African leaders have renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, urging an end to nearly two years of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The appeal was made during the African Union summit in mid-February 2026, where regional officials warned that the conflict continues to deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis.
Since fighting erupted in April 2023, tens of thousands have been killed and millions displaced, with large portions of the population facing severe food insecurity. Aid agencies report that access to humanitarian corridors remains limited in several conflict-affected regions, including Darfur and parts of Khartoum.
African Union representatives emphasized the need for renewed negotiations and a coordinated political process to restore stability. Previous ceasefire attempts have collapsed amid ongoing clashes and mutual accusations of violations. International partners, including the United Nations, have echoed calls for dialogue, warning that prolonged fighting risks further destabilizing the wider region.
