Intergovernmental Authority on Development

Sudan
Tasis seeks to shape Quintet thinking on national dialogue proposal

The RSF-aligned coalition aims to present itself as a legitimate interlocutor to the international community. It is also seeking to influence the rules of a future Sudanese national dialogue, under the watchful eye of Port Sudan.

Sudan
Civil society to take centre stage at Berlin conference on the war

While fighting continues, the meeting in mid-April in the German capital is expected to focus on promoting dialogue between various civilian groups. But the decision to invite or exclude certain parties is causing tensions.

Sudan
Ceasefire talks grind forward between warring parties ahead of Berlin conference

The regular army and its paramilitary foes are each working separately on the plan proposed by the Quad, which calls for a 90-day ceasefire and the demilitarisation of certain areas. However, numerous obstacles remain, whilst clashes continue.

Sudan
Watan alliance wants say in Quintet discussions

Those disappointed with Sudan's main political parties have come together to form a new group close to the army. The group wants to participate in political debates within a future parliament, the formation of which is in the works despite the ongoing war.

Ethiopia
African Union's precarious position on Tigray's rising tensions

The African leaders meeting in mid-February in the Ethiopian capital, which hosts the HQ of the pan-African organisation, were careful to avoid the subject of the crisis in the north of the country.

Sudan
Sudanese factions solicit support at AU summit

The Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces and the non-aligned Somoud coalition all used the continental gathering as a lobbying opportunity.

Sudan
Berlin peace conference aims to avoid London mistakes

For the third year running, a European capital is hosting an international summit to try to push forward peace efforts in Sudan. With one eye on Donald Trump's Africa adviser Massad Boulos, who has promised a ceasefire, the German host is aiming to avoid any pitfalls.

Sudan
Egypt plans Sudan meeting on the sidelines of African Union summit

On the sidelines of the 39th African Union summit, scheduled for 14 and 15 February in Ethiopia, Egypt will use its rotating presidency of the AU’s Peace and Security Council to organise a meeting on the situations in Sudan and Somalia.

Ethiopia, Kenya
German foreign minister set to visit Nairobi and Addis Ababa

On 21 January, Johann Wadephul will arrive in Nairobi, where he will meet with the PM. His tour will take him to Ethiopia the following day.

Sudan
The Quintet encounters its first challenges in Djibouti

A new meeting of Sudanese political and civil society groups was scheduled to take place in mid-December in the Djiboutian capital. However it has been postponed due to a lack of coordination among organisers and disagreements among participants.

East Africa
IGAD's finances in the red

Employees of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development have not been paid since the the end of last year. This is because most of the organisation's member states have not paid their annual dues.

The New Guard
Libya, Sudan, Congo

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

LibyaNajwa Naji, from weightlifting rooms to minefields

SudanMohamed Fathelrahman, humanitarian all-rounder

CongoPhilippe Bouiti-Viaudo, business angel spins web

Sudan
Civil society groups try to take back control in Addis Ababa

While the United States is ploughing a lone furrow in its mediation in Sudan, the African Union is setting store by civil society coalitions to bring the country out of crisis.

Sudan
Abdallah Hamdok and his Somoud coalition seek boost in Pretoria

Sudan's main civilian coalition, neutral in the conflict, has quietly convened in the South African capital to reassess its strategy. Following the secret meeting between Donald Trump's US envoy and the SAF commander in Switzerland, Somoud wants to make its voice heard.

The New Guard
Sudan, Cameroon, Morocco

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

SudanMohanad Orabi, the other youth voice for peace

CameroonAurélie Chazai, the lawyer who's a link between the state and business community

MoroccoNajwa Awane, new flag bearer for parasports