The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan, Ahmed Ibrahim, at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) headquarters on Old Kampala Hill, where the two leaders discussed the ongoing situation in Sudan and the plight of refugees.
During the courtesy visit, Ambassador Ahmed briefed the Mufti on Sudan’s internal conflict, which has led to widespread destruction, loss of life, and displacement.
The conflict, fueled by insurgent groups, has resulted in “merciless killings of ordinary citizens, destruction of property, and the displacement of millions,” he said, noting that Uganda is currently hosting more than 100,000 Sudanese refugees.
He added that the Sudanese government, under President Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has faced significant challenges but is gradually regaining control.
“The situation is now returning to normal, with peace being restored in many places, including Khartoum Capital City, which is now fully under the Government,” Ambassador Ahmed said.
The envoy presented the Mufti with copies of The Kampala Declaration: Pan-African Declaration on the Sudan Crisis, Resisting Foreign Invasion & Reclaiming Sovereignty, adopted by 92 delegates during a December 16, 2025 symposium in Uganda.
The declaration condemns foreign interference in Sudan, denounces militia groups such as the RSF/Janjaweed, and calls on African states to align policies with Pan-African values.
Additionally, the Ambassador shared The Government of Sudan’s Peace Initiative, a four-page document presented by Sudanese Prime Minister Dr. Kamil El-Tayeb Idris at the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2025.
He appealed for closer cooperation between the Sudanese Embassy and the Mufti’s office, particularly in welfare programs supporting refugees during special periods such as the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan.
He also requested that clerics offer special prayers for reconciliation and stability in Sudan during Friday congregational services.
“We ask that special prayers be offered for our country and that clerics inform the faithful that the situation is normalizing, so that refugees may begin considering returning home,” he said.
In response, Mufti Mubaje welcomed the update and reaffirmed his commitment to peace-building efforts across Africa.
Drawing on his experience as Co-Chair of the African Council of Religious Leaders – Religions for Peace (ACRL-RfP), he reiterated his advocacy for dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution.
“We are delighted to hear that the situation is returning to normalcy, and we pray that peace is fully restored in Sudan,” the Mufti said, adding that those who return home and witness stability will help share accurate information with fellow Sudanese abroad.
The Mufti also emphasized the strong historical, cultural, and religious ties between Uganda and Sudan, welcoming proposals for strengthened collaboration.
“The peoples of Sudan and Uganda are closely related, not only historically but also culturally and religiously. We welcome closer cooperation,” he said.
