On the continent, there have been numerous calls for an end to the fighting, which is now on its third day and has resulted in dozens of deaths. Here is a look at what other African leaders have said.
- South Africa: Labelled the situation in Sudan “disturbing” and appealed to the rival factions to spare the Sudanese people any further violence during the holy month of Ramadan
- Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni said it was of the “utmost importance” to cease the hostilities “to stop the tragedy and mockery of Africa”
- Kenya: President William Ruto asked regional leaders to take a firm position to restore peace in Khartoum. Kenyan authorities say they are planning to evacuate 3,000 nationals stuck in Sudan
- Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the clashes “contradict the longstanding and deep-rooted Sudanese norms and values”
- Chad: The ruling junta has closed the border with Sudan and called on “the belligerents to commence dialogue”
- Guinea-Bissau: President Umaro Sissoco Embalo – who is also chair of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) – has similarly appealed for calm and dialogue
