AUC Chairperson Demands Immediate Ceasefire to Alleviate Suffering in Sudan

Addis Ababa, April 16, 2026 (ENA) —The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has underscored the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan during the Third International Sudan Conference held in Berlin.

Addressing the conference, he emphasized that a ceasefire is the critical first step toward ending the immense suffering of the Sudanese people.

He called for stronger coherence among international mediation efforts, warning that fragmented initiatives risk undermining progress toward peace.

Highlighting the African Union’s catalytic role, the Chairperson urged global partners to align behind a unified approach that supports a Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned political process, inclusive of civilian actors.

He further appealed for sustained humanitarian support and renewed global attention to the crisis, stressing that only coordinated international action can pave the way for lasting peace and stability in Sudan.

Speaking at the conference, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, highlighted the importance of sustained international support, stronger partnerships, and increased investment in host communities to ensure refugees can live with dignity and hope.

He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to inclusive refugee policies, with a focus on expanding access to education, livelihoods, and essential services for displaced populations.

During the conference, participating countries pledged nearly 1.8 billion Euro to combat hunger in Sudan, support refugees, and provide urgent healthcare and shelter, signaling renewed global commitment to addressing the ongoing crisis.