Summary of "Africa Today29 10 2025 Ambassador Mohammad El Shazly"
Sudan Conflict and Egypt’s Diplomatic Efforts
The video presents an in-depth discussion on the ongoing conflict in Sudan and Egypt’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region.
Recent Diplomatic Engagement
The program begins by highlighting a recent high-level meeting between Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Bad Abdul Aati, and his Sudanese counterpart. During this meeting, Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to:
- Restoring peace in Sudan
- Alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people
Expert Analysis by Ambassador Mohammad El Shazly
Ambassador Mohammad El Shazly, former assistant foreign minister, provides expert insights into the situation:
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Egypt’s Historical Role: Egypt has historically pursued peace across Arab and African conflicts, with examples including Lebanon and Yemen.
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Nature of the Sudanese Conflict: Shazly emphasizes that lasting peace in Sudan depends on the Sudanese parties themselves recognizing the importance of stability. Despite Sudan’s rich resources, decades of civil wars have devastated the country. He characterizes the current conflict not as a liberation movement but as a power struggle, primarily between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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Regional Security Threats: The Sudanese civil war threatens not only Egypt’s security but also the entire Arab world, which is already vulnerable due to internal divisions and external threats.
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Criticism of the RSF: Shazly condemns the RSF’s atrocities in Darfur, noting that these actions divert global attention from other regional crises, such as the Israeli military actions in Gaza. This distraction indirectly benefits Israel and other adversaries of the Arab and African peoples.
The Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit (Shor 25)
The discussion also covers the recent peace summit held in Sharm El-Sheikh, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and former U.S. President Donald Trump, which was attended by 20 world leaders.
- Shazly views the summit as a positive step toward achieving a ceasefire and fostering dialogue in Sudan.
- However, he cautions against excessive optimism, stressing that true peace requires the involved parties to:
- Cease fratricidal violence
- Commit sincerely to negotiations
Closing Note: Grand Egyptian Museum Inauguration
The program concludes with a brief mention of the upcoming inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, an event of global significance expected to attract widespread international media attention and audiences.
Presenters and Contributors
- Ambassador Mohammad El Shazly, former assistant foreign minister
- Dr. Bad Abdul Aati (mentioned)
- Host/Presenter (unnamed)
Category
News and Commentary
