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Burundian President and African Union Chair Évariste Ndayishimiye held talks with a Sudanese delegation in Gitega before speaking by phone with Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, according to accounts of the meeting. The delegation represented Sudan’s Transitional Government of Peace. It was led by Cabinet Affairs Minister Ibrahim al-Mirghani. During the meeting, the delegation presented a message from Dagalo. It also outlined the Sudan Founding Alliance’s, or TASIS, proposals for ending the war. The talks focused on a humanitarian truce, aid access and possible African Union mediation. Dagalo and AU chair discuss Sudan peace According to accounts published after the meeting, Ndayishimiye later spoke directly with Dagalo. Their conversation focused on the conflict and efforts to reach a political settlement. Dagalo serves as president of the Presidential Council of the Transitional Government of Peace. Ndayishimiye, meanwhile, is serving as African Union chair for 2026. The talks mark a notable diplomatic engagement as TASIS seeks a role in regional and international efforts to end Sudan’s war. TASIS raises concerns over AU approach The delegation also raised concerns about the African Union Commission’s approach to Sudan. In particular, it criticised AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf’s support for a Sudanese dialogue initiative associated with the army-controlled authorities. TASIS argued that such engagement could weaken the AU’s neutrality. The AU Commission announced on August 31 that it welcomed a Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue initiative. It said the process could help bring Sudanese stakeholders together. However, TASIS argues that a process dominated by groups linked to the former National Congress Party and the Islamic Movement would not address the causes of the conflict. The delegation therefore called on the AU to maintain equal distance from Sudan’s rival authorities. AU neutrality discussed According to the delegation’s account, Ndayishimiye reiterated the AU’s opposition to military coups. He also said the organisation should act as an impartial mediator in Sudan. Published accounts of the meeting attributed another significant statement to Ndayishimiye. They reported that he said positions expressed by the AU Commission chairperson did not necessarily represent the position of the entire African Union. However, Radar Africa could not independently verify that characterization of his remarks. Sudan has remained suspended from the African Union since the October 2021 military takeover. Humanitarian truce proposed The delegation also presented its proposals for ending the conflict. It called for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire. In addition, it called for safe corridors to allow aid to reach civilians in war-affected areas. The delegation said political negotiations should follow. It argued that those talks should be broadly inclusive. However, TASIS said the Islamic Movement, the former ruling National Congress Party and affiliated groups should be excluded. The delegation also described the Transitional Government of Peace as a response to the collapse of state institutions during the war. It said authorities in areas under its administration were working to restore basic services. These include education, healthcare, security, judicial services and humanitarian assistance. Radar Africa could not independently verify all of the delegation’s claims about conditions or services in those areas. Chemical weapons allegations raised The delegation also raised allegations about the use of chemical weapons during Sudan’s war. It called for stronger international controls on weapons entering Sudan. It also proposed inspections of suspected facilities and measures to prevent prohibited weapons from reaching armed or extremist groups. Chemical weapons allegations have become an important issue in Sudan’s conflict. However, claims about individual attacks remain contested. Specific allegations require independent investigation and verification. The delegation’s statements should therefore be understood as claims presented during the meeting, rather than independently established findings. TASIS seeks wider diplomatic role The Gitega meeting gives TASIS another opportunity to present its political position directly to African leaders. It also allowed the delegation to raise its concerns about the AU Commission’s approach to Sudan. At the same time, the meeting does not by itself amount to formal African Union recognition of the Transitional Government of Peace. The significance of the talks will depend on whether they lead to further AU engagement or concrete mediation efforts. aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

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Algeria has expanded its military aviation capabilities with the delivery of additional Russian fighter jets, reinforcing its longstanding defence relationship with Moscow. The North African country received a batch of Su-34M strike fighters in May, as part of a broader military arrangement between Algeria and Russia. The deliveries come as Russia continues to fulfil international aircraft orders despite pressure on its aviation industry and demand from its own armed forces. Russian aircraft deliveries continue Defense24 reported that Russia delivered another batch of Su-35S aircraft to its military at the end of August. That brought Russia’s reported combat aircraft deliveries to 14 so far this year, a relatively low figure compared with previous years when annual deliveries exceeded 20 and sometimes reached around 30 aircraft. TASS, citing Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, reported projected domestic deliveries including Su-35S, Su-57, Su-34 and Su-30SM2 aircraft. At the same time, Moscow continues to fulfil export orders to countries including Algeria, Belarus and Myanmar. Defense24 reported that at least four Su-34 aircraft have been delivered to Algeria this year. Algeria strengthens its combat fleet Algeria already operates a substantial fleet of Russian-made military aircraft and remains one of Moscow’s most important defence partners in Africa. Algerian defence publications previously reported plans involving 14 Su-34ME, 14 Su-35E and 14 Su-57E fifth-generation fighters. The continued deliveries underline Algeria’s efforts to modernise its air force as military competition and defence spending remain significant across North Africa. Russia, meanwhile, retains Algeria as an important export customer as its aviation industry faces the competing demands of domestic military requirements and international orders.

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