Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Mohamed announced on Thursday that consultations have begun to establish an inclusive political process aimed at forming a technocratic government to guide the country through its transitional period, with a strong focus on reconstruction.
During a meeting with the European Union’s envoy to the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, in Port Sudan, Youssef discussed the EU’s willingness to support Sudan’s stability and development efforts. He welcomed the EU’s rejection of any attempts to form a parallel government and provided an update on the ongoing military situation and the government’s initiatives to end the war.
Weber reaffirmed the EU’s full backing for an inclusive political process in Sudan, emphasizing that no group should be excluded. She also underscored Sudan’s strategic importance in the Horn of Africa and the EU’s commitment to its security and stability.
The African Union (AU) on Wednesday expressed “deep concern” over attempts by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies to establish a rival government, warning that such a move could lead to Sudan’s “massive fragmentation” following nearly two years of conflict.
In February, the RSF and its allies signed a founding charter in Nairobi, declaring their intention to form a “peace and unity government” in the areas under their control. They also pledged to create a decentralized, democratic civilian state based on freedom, equality, and justice, without discrimination based on culture, ethnicity, religion, or region.
Earlier this month, the same coalition adopted a transitional constitution, raising concerns within the AU and international community.
The AU has urged its member states and global partners not to recognize any parallel government or entity that seeks to divide Sudan or govern parts of its territory.
On Tuesday, the European Union echoed this stance, warning that a rival government would undermine Sudan’s democratic future. This aligns with a statement issued by the United Nations Security Council last week, reinforcing the international community’s opposition to any moves that could further destabilize the country.
