Egypt has renewed its diplomatic push to help end Sudan’s devastating civil war, with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meeting Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Port Sudan on Tuesday. The visit comes as the conflict enters a catastrophic phase, with millions displaced, famine conditions emerging, and international mediation largely stalled.

Shoukry’s trip is part of Cairo’s wider attempt to stabilise its southern neighbor, where the war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has shattered state institutions and created one of the world’s worst humanitarian emergencies. Egypt has consistently advocated for a ceasefire framework built on regional cooperation and political transition, but previous proposals have repeatedly collapsed as fighting intensifies.

During the meeting, Shoukry reiterated Egypt’s support for a humanitarian truce that would open corridors for food, medical supplies and civilian evacuations. He also urged Burhan to re-engage with international mediation channels, including African Union-led efforts that have struggled to gain traction. Sudan’s army, however, remains locked in a survival struggle as the RSF expands territorial control in Darfur and parts of Kordofan.

The worsening humanitarian situation adds urgency to Cairo’s push. UN agencies warn that famine is spreading across multiple regions, with aid convoys repeatedly blocked or attacked. Port Sudan, where Burhan is now based, has become a political and logistical hub as the capital Khartoum remains a battlefield.

Egypt sees the conflict as a direct national security threat. Instability in Sudan risks fueling cross-border trafficking, refugee flows, and armed group movements. Cairo’s leadership has also been under pressure to demonstrate regional diplomatic influence as other countries, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, deepen their involvement in Sudan’s crisis.

While Tuesday’s meeting produced no immediate breakthrough, it signals that Egypt is preparing to intensify its mediation role as international attention shifts to the humanitarian disaster unfolding across Sudan. Whether Burhan’s forces or the RSF are willing to commit to a meaningful ceasefire remains the decisive test.