The African Union is showing signs of potentially lifting the suspension of Sudan's membership after inviting Foreign Minister Muhi al-Din Salim to a meeting of its Peace and Security Council in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This invitation marks a historic precedent for the council as it has never invited a country with suspended membership to attend such meetings, suggesting a significant shift in the African Union's stance towards Sudan's leadership under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

Sudan's membership was suspended by the African Union following the actions taken by al-Burhan on October 25, 2021, when he dissolved the Sovereignty and Ministers' Councils and declared a state of emergency, actions that were deemed a coup by the AU. The invitation for Sudan to participate in this meeting is interpreted as an affirmation of support from the AU for the current government, indicating a possible change in dynamics concerning Sudan's international relations.

During the meeting, regional ministers expressed their support for Sudan's government in its fight against militias, emphasizing the broader threat these groups pose to the security of the continent. Salim's assertion that the war in Sudan is nearing its end highlights the shifting narrative and the efforts of the government to regain stability and support, which could pave the way for a formal resolution to re-instate Sudan's membership in the AU soon.