There have been multiple calls on the continent for an end to the fighting - which is now in its third day and has led to dozens of deaths. Here's a look at what leaders of other African nations have said.

• South Africa: Labelled the situation in Sudan “disturbing” and appealed to the rival factions to spare the Sudanese people any further violence during the holy month of Ramadan
• Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni said it was of the "utmost importance" to cease the hostilities "to stop the tragedy and mockery of Africa”
• Kenya: President William Ruto asked regional leaders to take a firm position to restore peace in Khartoum. Kenyan authorities say they are planning to evacuate 3,000 nationals stuck in Sudan
• Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the clashes “contradict the longstanding and deep-rooted Sudanese norms and values”
• Chad: The ruling junta has closed the border with Sudan and called on “the belligerents to commence dialogue”
• Guinea-Bissau: President Umaro Sissoco Embalo - who is also chair of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) - has similarly appealed for calm and dialogue

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It is not clear who is in charge in Sudan.

Conflicting narratives have emerged as deadly clashes continue, having broken out early on Saturday between the army (SAF) and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Nearly 100 civilians have been killed as violence spread from thecapital Khartoum to other cities.

In theabsence of state media - which abruptly halted live broadcasts after clashes atits headquarters in Omdurman - the SAF and the RSF have predominantly usedsocial media to issue competing statements.

These haveincluded claiming control of strategic sites such as commandcentres, air bases and the presidential palace.

The clashes are underpinned by a power struggle between the army chief and country's de facto president, Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and his deputy who also commands the RSF, Gen Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti.

Since hijacking a popular civilian uprising to oust long-serving President Omar al-Bashir in 2019, the army has concentrated power around itself.

Emmanuel Igunza

Reporting from Nairobi

Heavy gunfire and explosions can be heard in the Sudanese capital this morning as fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues for a third day.

Residents in Khartoum tell us that they remain stuck in their homes, even as food and water supplies dwindle.

The Sudanese doctors’ union has warned that the death toll, estimated at 97, could rise even further.

Quote Message: People are besieged inside their homes without supplies. We have run out of food while we are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. There are also shortages of water supplies to the homes and electricity as well." from Mariam al-Sadiq al-Mahdi Former Sudanese foreign affairs minister and member of the civilian government

People are besieged inside their homes without supplies. We have run out of food while we are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. There are also shortages of water supplies to the homes and electricity as well."

At least 3,000 Kenyans are stuck in the Sudan fighting, Foreign Affairs Minister Alfred Mutua said on Sunday.

Mr Mutua said that the government was in communication with the national carrier, Kenya Airways, in a bid to try and evacuate them "once things cool off".

"We are in touch with our embassy in Sudan and we will help Kenyans stuck there due to the ongoing war," Mr Mutua said.

Kenya's President William Ruto has asked regional leaders to take a firm position on the Sudan crisis to restore peace in the country.

Fighting between government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued on Monday despite pleas by the international community to warring parties to cease fire.

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A regional African grouping, Igad, on Sunday said it planned to send three presidents to Sudan at the earliest possible time to reconcile the fighting rival military groups.

The group in a virtual meeting agreed to send the presidents of Kenya, South Sudan and Djibouti to the capital Khartoum. It also called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the warring parties in Sudan.

But with the international airport closed, it's uncertain when any peace initiative can begin.

Fighting between government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued on Monday despite pleas by the international community to warring parties to cease fire.

Kenya's President William Ruto asked Igad leaders to take a firm position to restore peace in Khartoum.

The UN World Food Programme has suspended its work after three of its staff were killed, while a UN plane has been badly damaged.

Nearly 100 people have been killed in the clashes.

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