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Sudan Conflict Impact on the Horn of Africa Security

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  • Estifanos Balew Liyew

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Sudan has been in intense conflict between the Rapid Support Force and the Sudanese Armed Force since 15 April 2023. International and regional actors’ involvement in the ongoing Sudan conflict makes the state one of the most fragile countries in the Horn of Africa. This study examines the ongoing Sudan conflict and its implications for the Horn of Africa’s security. The study uses a qualitative research approach, collecting data from secondary sources. This study argues that Sudan’s crisis would not only shake its neighbours but could also upset Horn of Africa Security and several other African countries, including fragile states in the Sahel, and East and North Africa. As a result, the Sudan conflict will result in political unrest in the neighbouring countries. Sudan’s conflict-triggered chaos would expose surrounding states to suffering from the influx of refugees. Thus, the parties involved in the dispute need to collaborate to address the root causes and bring about long-lasting peace in Sudan. African Union through IGAD shall take the initiative for a peace deal between conflicting parties in Sudan. Both international and regional actors shall assist the peace deal under the framework of an ‘African solution to an African Problem’.

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  • Estifanos Balew Liyew, 2025. "Sudan Conflict Impact on the Horn of Africa Security," Insight on Africa, , vol. 17(2), pages 127-141, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:inafri:v:17:y:2025:i:2:p:127-141
    DOI: 10.1177/09750878241297264
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