The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. @Haavisto, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for #Sudan. He congratulated him on his appointment & reaffirmed the AU’s readiness to work closely with the UN in advancing a coordinated response.

The Chairperson underscored the AU’s sustained engagement in Sudan, emphasising that any political process must be Sudanese-owned & inclusive. Mr. Haavisto commended the AU’s leadership in mediation efforts & pledged full cooperation.

They both stressed the urgency of an immediate ceasefire as a pathway to a credible political process, & the importance of aligning all mediation initiatives under AU leadership. They called on the parties to de-escalate & engage in constructive, inclusive dialogue that will pave the way for the return to constitutional order, & expressed hope that the forthcoming Berlin conference will yield practical & tangible outcomes.