RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister discussed efforts to stop the military escalation in Sudan during a phone call with the chairperson of the African Union Commission on Tuesday. During the phone call, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Moussa Faki Mahamat also discussed attempts to end the violence in the war-torn country and provide the necessary protection for Sudanese civilians and residents. The officials discussed the latest developments and the current situation in Africa. They also discussed issues of common interest. Sudanese army chief general Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and paramilitary Rapid Support forces leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo have agreed in principle on a seven-day truce from May 4, a statement released by South Sudan’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday.