Addis Ababa - Forum of Horn Vision "HAPC"

Date: May 15, 2026

The Sudanese crisis has taken center stage in diplomatic activity on the African continent, with African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa witnessing high-level talks between the Secretary-General of United Nations, Antonio Guterres , and the Chairperson of African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssef.

The talks focused on ways to coordinate regional and international efforts to end the armed conflict and remove obstacles to the delivery of relief aid to those affected.

UN-African Coordination to Stop Fighting in Sudan:

According to diplomatic sources, the Addis Ababa meeting last Tuesday sought joint coordination to strengthen initiatives aimed at imposing a ceasefire; this coordination aims to:

Creating the conditions for launching a comprehensive political process that includes all Sudanese parties.

Addressing the escalating humanitarian challenges resulting from the continuation of military operations .

Macron Warns Against Foreign Interference:

For his part, French President Emmanuel Macron strongly criticized the current situation, describing what is happening as ” mass atrocities and war crimes .” Macron indicated that the war has turned into a ” humanitarian catastrophe ” fueled by:

External Powers Intervene: they work to finance the conflicting parties.

Influence Struggle: Attempts by regional parties to strengthen their grip at the expense of Sudan’s stability.

Threat to Regional Stability: The repercussions of war that has now crossed Sudanese borders.

Leaks about an ” Alternative ” to Burhan:

In a notable political development, diplomatic and political sources revealed that there are escalating discussions within influential regional circles exploring the possibility of finding an alternative to the Sudanese army chief, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan.

These moves are driven by a growing conviction in some capitals that Burhan is lacking:

Political will: necessary to make concessions that end the fighting.

Field and political capability: to resolve the situation or lead the country towards safety since the outbreak of war in April 2023.

These developments come at a time when the international community is pressing for an end to civilian suffering and supporting political solutions as the only way to save Sudan from total collapse.