The Northeast African nation of Sudan continues to grapple with a devastating war that has left nearly half of its population in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. As fighting intensifies across various regions, millions of Sudanese face hunger, displacement, and widespread insecurity.
The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, stems from a bitter power struggle between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The fallout traces back to the collapse of an alliance between the army’s leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF commander, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), following the 2021 military coup. The core of their dispute centered on the integration of the RSF into the national army and the broader question of who would control Sudan’s political and security future.
Sudan, a country rich in mineral resources and home to about 50 million people, now faces the tragic reality of how political rivalry, mistrust, and the breakdown of alliances can plunge a nation into prolonged chaos.
This crisis raises urgent questions about the role of the African Union and neighboring states in addressing Sudan’s collapse. Beyond issuing statements, what concrete steps is the region taking to support peace efforts, protect civilians, and deliver humanitarian aid?
As internal conflicts continue to ravage African nations, the broader question lingers: If African leaders and citizens remain divided and engulfed in domestic strife, when will the continent unite to confront its common challenges?
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