U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a renewed American push to help broker peace in Sudan, telling attendees at a major economic conference that he intends to pursue a diplomatic initiative aimed at ending the country’s devastating civil war.
The announcement came during Trump’s address at the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum, hosted at the Kennedy Center in Washington. The event, designed to highlight deepening economic cooperation between the two nations, became the backdrop for Trump’s unexpected pledge.
According to Trump, the idea stemmed from a direct appeal by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump described the Crown Prince as “a longtime friend” and said the Saudi leader personally asked him to prioritize Sudan’s stability should he return to the White House. The Crown Prince, Trump said, emphasized the urgent need to halt Sudan’s spiraling humanitarian crisis.
Sudan has been engulfed in conflict, when tensions between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces exploded into widespread violence. The fighting has devastated major cities, uprooted millions of civilians, and triggered alarming levels of hunger and displacement. International observers have warned of ethnic-based attacks and potential war crimes as the conflict drags on.
During his speech, Trump highlighted his past diplomatic partnerships with Saudi Arabia and argued that stabilizing Sudan would contribute to broader regional security. While he offered no timeline or roadmap for the proposed peace effort, he framed it as part of a broader commitment to reassert U.S. influence in conflict zones where American allies have requested support.
Trump’s remarks drew attention among policymakers and foreign diplomats attending the forum, many of whom have been seeking stronger international involvement in efforts to end Sudan’s war. Whether the initiative gains traction remains uncertain, but the comments signal a possible shift in future U.S. engagement in the crisis.
