The question of whether African-led solutions can resolve the Sudan conflict is incredibly complex, as it pits the desire for continental sovereignty against the harsh reality of the crisis's current intensity. While the African Union and regional blocs like IGAD have the benefit of deep local knowledge and historical context, they often struggle with a lack of unified leverage and internal divisions among member states who may have their own strategic interests in the region. Many analysts argue that relying solely on regional mediation has been ineffective so far, yet others contend that sustainable peace must be home-grown to be legitimate and durable in the long term. Ultimately, we might be seeing less of a failure of leadership and more of an institutional limitation, where regional bodies lack the necessary resources and unified political will to force two entrenched military factions to the table. It is likely that any successful resolution will require a hybrid approach that centers African leadership while simultaneously leveraging the international pressure needed to hold warring parties accountable.