The African Union (AU) has issued a strong condemnation of external interference in African nations grappling with security crises, particularly highlighting the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Bankole Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, emphasized that the AU must spearhead peace negotiations across the continent, adhering to the principle of ‘African solutions to African problems.’ Speaking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Adeoye stated, ‘We unequivocally condemn all forms of external interference in Sudan or any part of our continent. The AU must lead efforts to identify structural solutions and secure sustainable peace.’ The AU is actively working to end the conflict in Sudan by facilitating political dialogue among all parties, aiming for a comprehensive and unconditional ceasefire. Meanwhile, UN Humanitarian Chief Tom Fletcher expressed concern over the ‘complete impunity’ surrounding atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region, criticizing global indifference to the crisis. The AU also noted progress in Madagascar, where its Panel of the Wise is assisting in restoring constitutional order, and welcomed the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo.