U.S. businessman and Africa adviser to President Donald Trump, Massad Boulos, has announced he will shift his diplomatic focus to Sudan, signaling a potential new mediation effort amid a stalled regional response to the country’s ongoing war.
In an interview with The Africa Report, Boulos revealed that Sudan would be his next priority following his involvement in brokering a political agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Boulos, who made his fortune in Nigeria’s auto trade, said he intends to explore a new path to peace between General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemedti.
When asked whether his strategy in Sudan would rely on economic incentives to bring the rival generals to the negotiating table, Boulos responded cryptically: “There’s always an economic angle, but this time it is entirely internal.”
His comments have raised speculation about whether he is betting on Sudan’s domestic resources—or tapping into alliances with local business elites—to advance a settlement without relying on foreign funding. Analysts say his remarks suggest a shift toward leveraging Sudan’s own economic levers, potentially signaling new political dynamics ahead.
With traditional mediation tracks stalled and both regional and international efforts showing limited progress since the war broke out in April 2023, Boulos’ involvement introduces a new player into Sudan’s complex diplomatic landscape.
Whether his initiative gains traction remains unclear, but his entry may reshape existing peace frameworks—or at least inject fresh momentum into a faltering process.
