African Union and IGAD Push For Ceasefire in Sudan

Ethiopia, 15 September 2025 – The African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have welcomed a  statement by  QUAD countries ( Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States) calling on the warring parties in Sudan  to implement a three-month humanitarian truce and allow  rapid access to aid.

The joint statement, issued on Friday by  QUAD foreign ministers, stressed that Sudan’s independence and unity are essential for peace and stability, stressing    that no military solution can resolve the conflict, “which has created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world and poses a serious threat to regional security.”

The AU and IGAD  highlighted the importance of the Jeddah process as a first step toward a permanent cessation of hostilities and the launch of a civilian-led transition process within nine months.

“Like the Quad, the African Union and IGAD believe that there can be no military solution to the Sudanese crisis,” said the joint AU-IGAD statement issued on Sunday.

 The two organizations reiterated  their commitment to ending the war and returning Sudan to civilian-led constitutional governance.