Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Friday hosted Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at State House Entebbe, urging dialogue and African-led solutions to end Sudan’s devastating conflict.
The high-level engagement focused on ending the ongoing war in Sudan and restoring regional stability.
The meeting comes amid the protracted conflict that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) led by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the RSF. The fighting, which began in Khartoum, has since spread across the country, displacing millions, crippling essential services and triggering one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
In his remarks, President Museveni reiterated that sustainable peace in Sudan can only be achieved through dialogue and a departure from divisive politics. “When I last came to Sudan, I met President Bashir and advised against the politics of identity instead of the politics of interest,” Museveni said.
“Identity politics is poisonous. It does not yield good results. What is important are shared interests that unite people,” he added.
The President emphasized negotiations and called for African-led solutions to African problems, urging all parties to prioritize peace over military confrontation.
Gen. Dagalo thanked President Museveni for his hospitality and described him as a respected statesman on the continent. “Your victory is not only a gain for Ugandans but for the whole continent. We look at you as a wise man of Africa. We truly believe in your principles and your commitment to peace,” Dagalo said.
He acknowledged that Sudan continues to face serious humanitarian and institutional challenges due to the conflict and stressed the need for a peaceful resolution.
Dagalo also expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with Uganda and the wider region, particularly in trade, education and regional integration.
Uganda has consistently positioned itself as an advocate for dialogue-driven conflict resolution within the region. The latest engagement signals Kampala’s willingness to play a diplomatic role in efforts aimed at stabilizing Sudan, whose instability continues to impact the Horn of Africa and the wider East African region.
The visit comes as regional and international actors intensify mediation efforts to end nearly three years of conflict that has left millions displaced and deepened economic collapse in Sudan.
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