In early January 2026, Cairo hosted the fifth consultative meeting of the international group on Sudan, bringing together representatives from the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the European Union, the United Nations and the Arab League. The goal? Crafting a global roadmap to end the nearly three-year conflict in Sudan. 🌍✌️
UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy Ramtane Lamamra called the talks "highly successful." As he put it, "Everyone came here to compare their ideas with the others on how to move forward. I think we can say that we achieved a great deal of consensus on the conditions for peace and the means leading to peace."
This month, Egypt's president met with US Senior Advisor Massad Boulos. In that meeting, Cairo made it clear that it will not tolerate any threats to Sudan's security. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned, "Egypt will not accept nor allow the collapse of Sudan or its national institutions, or the breakaway of any territories. These are red lines… Egypt will not hesitate to take all required measures to protect Sudan."
Last week, Saudi Arabia publicly accused the United Arab Emirates of sending arms to the Rapid Support Forces to fight the Sudanese Armed Forces—a move that adds tension to an already fragile situation.
With US support now backing Egypt's push for stronger international involvement, talks between Cairo, Riyadh and Washington have intensified. Political analyst Sara El Shalakany notes that Egypt's drive is fueled by security concerns along their shared border and risks to Red Sea trade routes.
The Arab League first launched these consultative meetings over 18 months ago as a platform to keep dialogue alive and boost global peace efforts. This fifth round in Cairo could be the turning point that helps civilians in Sudan finally see relief and stability. 🤝
As the world watches, this Cairo gathering shows that unity and cooperation might just pave the way to peace in Sudan.
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