The AU is seen on the continent as a toothless dog, all bark but no action, it has been known to not act when it really matters but issue useless statements after the fact.

The AU has since released a statement on the current situation in Sudan. The Chairperson of the continental body says  they are closely monitoring the ongoing developments in Sudan, in particular the announcement of the First Vice President and Minister of Defence Lt. General Awad Ibn Auf on the suspension of the Constitution, the dissolution of the National Assembly, the formation of a military-led transitional government which will rule for two years, and the arrest of President Omar Al Bashir, as well as the imposition of a state of emergency for three months.

The Chairperson expresses the African Union conviction that the military take-over is not the appropriate response to the challenges facing Sudan and the aspirations of its people and urges the Sudanese authorities and all concerned to exercise calm and utmost restraint and to respect the rights of citizens, foreign nationals and private property in the interest of the country and its people

  The AU is also calling for an inclusive dialogue in Sudan.

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