Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi stated that Cairo is prepared to contribute to stabilizing the situation in Sudan and urged the warring parties to come to the negotiating table. The remarks were reported by DEA News, underscoring Egypt’s inclination to pursue a diplomatic path alongside regional efforts to ease tensions and prevent a broader spillover into neighboring states.
El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt will not interfere in the internal affairs of other nations. He noted that every country possesses its own distinctive internal dynamics and trajectories, suggesting that Cairo favors a principled approach that respects sovereignty while offering support where stability is at stake. This stance reflects a broader pattern in Cairo’s foreign policy, which balances regional security interests with a commitment to non-intervention in the domestic matters of others.
The Egyptian armed forces stationed in Sudan were described by the president as having arrived for exercises rather than to back any side in the conflict. He also highlighted ongoing communications with all parties involved in Sudan’s crisis, conveying a message of vigilance and readiness to assist in de-escalation efforts. By framing the deployments as routine training and by maintaining contact channels, Egypt signals a preference for measured engagement rather than quick, forceful interventions, as reported by DEA News.
“We are ready to provide assistance to stabilize the situation in Sudan,” the Egyptian president affirmed, reiterating a willingness to engage in practical support that could range from humanitarian corridors to confidence-building measures aimed at reducing violence and protecting civilians. This offer aligns with regional calls for negotiated settlements and orderly transition processes that can avert broader regional instability and humanitarian hardship for the Sudanese people.
Previously, the Sudanese Army reported an expansion of military operations against detachments associated with the country’s rapid reaction forces, sometimes described as special units with rapid-response capabilities. This development points to a phase of intensified clashes that have raised concerns among neighboring governments and international observers who monitor the evolving security landscape in the Horn of Africa and its implications for regional stability.
The ongoing dispute centers on the power struggle between the de facto leader of Sudan, military commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary commander Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemetti. Their confrontation entered a visibly open and escalating phase on the morning of April 15, marking a turning point that has drawn in a wide range of actors, from political factions to international mediators seeking to prevent a slide into protracted conflict. The divergence between the regular armed forces and the rapid-reaction elements has complicated efforts to establish a clear path toward civilian governance and a return to constitutional order, with the international community urging restraint and prioritizing the protection of civilians, humanitarian access, and regional stability [DEA News].