African Union Launches Ceasefire Push in Sudan as War Enters Fourth Year

The African Union's Peace and Security Council began a two-day field mission to Sudan on August 16, 2026, pressing the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces toward a ceasefire, wider humanitarian access, and an inclusive political process. The war, which began in April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. Previous ceasefire commitments in Jeddah collapsed under mutual distrust.