Washington – Sudan Now
A senior U.S. official said President Donald Trump is giving special attention to efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in Sudan, as the United States and France discussed coordination on Sudan and other regional issues in Africa and the Middle East.
Massad Boulos, U.S. senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, said after talks with French Foreign Ministry official Romaric Roignan that the two sides discussed cooperation during the Berlin conference on Sudan and a joint principles statement endorsed by the United States, France and more than 20 countries and organizations.
Boulos said Trump considers the Sudan conflict a priority, describing it as “the world’s worst humanitarian crisis” amid ongoing fighting, mass displacement and worsening famine and service shortages across parts of the country.
The talks come as international pressure grows for a political process to end the war that erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, a conflict that has killed thousands and displaced millions inside and outside Sudan.
The U.S.-French discussions also addressed regional issues including Libya and Western Sahara, with both sides reaffirming support for U.N.-led political processes and peaceful conflict resolution.
Washington and Paris have intensified contacts on Sudan in recent months amid calls for a ceasefire, expanded humanitarian access and accountability for violations against civilians.
The remarks also come as diplomatic efforts on Sudan face growing stagnation following a decline in momentum within the so-called Quad talks, alongside repeated reservations voiced by the Sudanese government over some international initiatives and accusations of foreign support for the RSF.
