AU Commission Chair meets UN envoy on Sudan crisis

Africa, Politics

ADDIS ABABA, 30 March 2026 (NPA) — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Pekka Haavisto Kansanedustaja, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan.

Youssouf congratulated Mr Haavisto on his appointment and reaffirmed the AU’s readiness to work closely with the United Nations in advancing a coordinated response to the crisis. He emphasised the AU’s sustained engagement in Sudan, stressing that any political process must be Sudanese-owned and inclusive.

Mr Haavisto commended the AU’s leadership in mediation efforts and pledged full cooperation. 

Both leaders underscored the urgency of an immediate ceasefire as a pathway to a credible political process, and the importance of aligning all mediation initiatives under AU leadership.

They called on all parties to de-escalate tensions and engage in constructive, inclusive dialogue to pave the way for a return to constitutional order. They also expressed hope that the forthcoming Berlin conference would deliver practical and tangible outcomes.