WASHINGTON, D.C.October 11, 2025 — In a poignant diplomatic exchange underscoring the urgency of peace in Africa, Sudanese Ambassador H.E. Mohamed Abdalla Idris met with his Liberian counterpart, Dr. Al-Hassn Conteh, at the Embassy of Liberia in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The meeting, held in the Conference room of the Embassy, highlighted the enduring ties between Sudan and Liberia and the shared commitment to ending conflict on the continent.
Ambassador Idris opened the dialogue by reflecting on the historical bonds between the two nations, tracing their relationship back to early post-independence solidarity. “Sudan and Liberia have long stood together in the pursuit of African unity and dignity,” Idris remarked. “Our peoples have shared aspirations for peace, development, and self-determination.”
Ambassador Idris's tone grew somber as he turned to the ongoing civil war ravaging Sudan. He described the escalating violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has splintered into factions including the notorious Janjaweed militia. “The suffering inflicted upon innocent civilians is beyond measure,” Idris said. “Entire communities have been displaced, livelihoods destroyed, and countless lives lost in a conflict that must be brought to an end.”
Idris emphasized the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in cities like Khartoum and El Geneina, where reports of mass casualties, looting, and ethnic targeting have drawn international condemnation. He called on Liberia to leverage its diplomatic standing, particularly its voice within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to advocate for a ceasefire and a negotiated resolution.
“Liberia has earned respect on the global stage for its commitment to peace and reconciliation,” Idris stated. “I implore our Liberian brothers and sisters to use that influence to help Sudan find a path out of this darkness.”
Dr. Conteh responded with empathy and resolve, assuring Ambassador Idris of Liberia’s unwavering dedication to peace in Africa and beyond. “We understand the pain of war,” Conteh said, referencing Liberia’s own history of civil conflict. “And we know the value of peace. Liberia will not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the Sudanese people.”
Conteh pledged to relay Idris’s appeal directly to Monrovia and to initiate discussions with Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its permanent mission to the United Nations. “We will explore every avenue to support Sudan’s return to stability,” he affirmed. “Our continent cannot thrive while our brothers bleed.”
Accompanying the Sudanese Ambassador were, Isamoldien Elmansour, Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Abasher Khider, Consular and Miss. Lusi Eyre, First Secretary, while Minister Counselor for Political and Diaspora Affairs, Charles Allen, Minister Counselor for International Development and Cooperation, Mrs. Yarba Thompson , Minister Counsellor for Press and Public Affairs, Al-Jerome Anastas Chede Sr., and First secretary for Commerce Trade and Investment, Miss Joetta Addy represented Liberia.
Both ambassadors expressed hope that their dialogue would inspire broader regional cooperation and international action.
The Sudanese envoy's visit comes at a time when African diplomacy is increasingly focused on homegrown solutions to conflict. Liberia, which currently holds a rotating seat on the UNSC, has been vocal in its support for African-led peace initiatives. Sudan, meanwhile, remains mired in a complex web of military rivalries, tribal tensions, and humanitarian crises.
Al-Jerome Anastas Chede Sr.
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