Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni hosted Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at State House in Entebbe on Friday for high-level talks aimed at ending Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
Focus on Dialogue
Museveni reiterated his long-held position that sustainable peace in Sudan can only be achieved through inclusive dialogue rather than military victory. He emphasized the importance of African-led solutions to African challenges, underscoring his role as head of an African Union committee tasked with facilitating direct negotiations between Dagalo and Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
RSF Leader’s First International Engagement
Dagalo, acknowledging Sudan’s worsening humanitarian and institutional crises, stressed the urgent need for a peaceful resolution. His visit marked his first public international engagement since June 2025, when he was last seen addressing RSF fighters in Darfur.
Stalled Ceasefire Efforts
The war between the RSF and Sudanese army, now in its third year, has spiraled into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Numerous ceasefire attempts have failed. Just a day before Dagalo’s visit, al-Burhan rejected a humanitarian truce proposed by the International Quad and the United States, insisting the RSF must first withdraw from captured cities and military sites.
Regional Implications
Museveni’s mediation efforts highlight Uganda’s growing role in regional diplomacy. With Sudan’s conflict destabilizing the Horn of Africa and worsening humanitarian conditions, the push for dialogue is seen as a critical step toward restoring peace and stability.
Conclusion
While the meeting in Entebbe signals renewed momentum for negotiations, the path to peace remains uncertain. The entrenched positions of Sudan’s warring factions and repeated failures of ceasefire agreements underscore the challenges ahead. Still, Museveni’s call for dialogue offers a potential opening for African-led mediation in one of the continent’s most pressing conflicts.
