Sudan crisis needs to deescalate for regional stability

Tensions are rising in Sudan, threatening to disrupt the fragile economic stability of North and East Africa. The ongoing crisis in Sudan has the potential to spill over and impact the entire continent if not addressed effectively. In a recent interview with CNBC Africa, Jacobus Cilliers, Head of African Futures & Innovation Institute for Security Studies, highlighted the urgent need for a unified approach from the international community and African states to address the situation in Sudan. Cilliers emphasized the importance of African leadership in bringing peace and stability to the region, pointing out the absence of proactive involvement from African states in resolving the crisis. With the Democratic Republic of Congo also facing long-standing conflicts and instability, regional bodies like the African Union and international partners have a crucial role to play in addressing the root causes of conflict and ensuring lasting peace. The recent summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) to harmonize efforts in stabilizing the eastern DRC is a step in the right direction. By consolidating their approaches and working together, regional bodies can help tackle governance issues and promote stability in conflict-prone areas like the eastern DRC.