Sudan Says It Is Protecting Africa by Fighting Foreign Interference in Its War

Post by : Saif Nasser

Sudan’s ongoing civil war is not only a battle inside one country, but also a wider struggle against foreign interference, according to the country’s foreign minister. Speaking during an African diplomatic meeting, he said Sudan is defending both its national sovereignty and the stability of the African continent.

The conflict in Sudan began in April 2023 between the national army and a powerful paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. Since then, the fighting has spread across major cities and regions. Thousands of people have been killed, and millions have been forced to leave their homes. Basic services such as hospitals, schools, electricity, and water systems have been badly damaged.

Sudan’s foreign minister told African leaders that outside actors are making the war worse. He claimed that foreign fighters, weapons, and financial support are reaching armed groups and extending the violence. He warned that when foreign powers interfere in African conflicts, they weaken governments and increase human suffering.

He argued that Sudan’s struggle should be seen as part of a bigger African security issue. In his view, if foreign influence is allowed to shape internal wars, more countries could face similar instability. He called on African states to take the problem seriously and work together to block outside interference in regional conflicts.

The comments were directed especially toward the role of the African Union, which brings together governments across the continent. Sudan has been seeking stronger diplomatic backing and a more active role in peace efforts. Officials say regional organizations should help protect borders, reduce arms flows, and support political solutions instead of letting wars grow.

The civil war has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Aid groups report that many families lack food, medicine, and shelter. Large numbers of children are out of school. Refugees have crossed into neighboring countries, putting pressure on already limited resources there. Relief agencies say safe access for aid delivery is still a major problem because of ongoing battles.

The RSF and the Sudanese army have both accused each other of receiving outside support. These accusations are hard to verify fully, but they show how international politics now surrounds the conflict. When wars become linked to foreign interests, peace talks often become more difficult.

Sudan’s message to African partners is clear: local conflicts should be solved by local and regional efforts, not shaped by distant powers. The foreign minister said peace will only come when outside involvement stops and serious dialogue begins between Sudanese sides.

However, experts say ending foreign influence is not easy. Modern conflicts often involve cross-border funding, arms trading networks, and political alliances. That means any real solution will require cooperation not just inside Africa but also from global powers.

Even so, regional unity can still make a difference. Stronger border controls, shared intelligence, and joint diplomatic pressure can reduce the flow of weapons and fighters. African institutions can also push harder for ceasefires and negotiations.

Sudan’s war has already lasted far too long for ordinary citizens. Markets are closed, farms are abandoned, and daily life has been disrupted. Many people say they want neither side to win by force, but instead want a political settlement that stops the bloodshed.

If African leaders respond with coordinated action, it may help move the crisis toward talks instead of more fighting. Without that effort, the risk is that the war will deepen, spread, and draw in even more outside interests.