The United Arab Emirates has strongly denied allegations of supplying weapons or backing any party involved in Sudan’s ongoing war, rejecting the claims as “baseless” and “unsupported by any credible evidence,” according to a statement by a UAE foreign ministry spokesperson cited by Bloomberg.
Responding to repeated accusations by Sudan’s government, the Emirati official reaffirmed that the country’s growing engagement in Africa is rooted in shared values and a vision for sustainable development and inclusive growth—not military interference. The UAE has pledged billions in investments across energy, technology, real estate, and services sectors throughout the continent.
While Sudan severed diplomatic ties with the UAE in early May—accusing it of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in its war against the Sudanese Armed Forces—Abu Dhabi has consistently denied any involvement in Sudan’s internal affairs or any support for the RSF.
Western diplomats have claimed that the UAE has quietly established a logistical and financial support network for the RSF in neighboring countries such as Chad and the Central African Republic. However, the Emirati spokesperson did not comment on those assertions.
Earlier this year, Sudan filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the UAE of sponsoring genocidal acts in Darfur, particularly against the Masalit ethnic group. The ICJ dismissed the case, citing a lack of legal and factual basis and calling it a “diversion” from the catastrophic consequences of the civil war itself.
Analysts note that African governments remain eager for international partnerships to accelerate economic recovery, with the UAE increasingly positioning itself as a major player on the continent through investment and humanitarian diplomacy.
