Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

The National Briefing · Aug 26, 2026 · 6m

1. Sudan – Ethiopia

Sudanese Opposition Rejects Burhan’s National Dialogue Proposal

Sudanese political forces and civil society groups meeting in Addis Ababa have rejected a proposal for a national dialogue initiated by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).

Diplomatic efforts coordinated by the African Union and other international mediators have struggled to secure a sustainable ceasefire between the warring factions, with the Addis Ababa meeting highlighting the deep rift between the military leadership and civilian political actors…