Even before this deal, France and allegedly Israel (the UAE too, but they’re not western) was already funding the RSF. seems the west has already made up their mind.

Not implying that russia is a better choice.

Sudan is moving toward signing agreements for industrial, commercial, and oil projects with Russian companies as alternatives to Western firms. These agreements include offering over 20 oil wells in secure areas despite the ongoing war since April 2023.

Importing modern Russian refineries into Sudan in the coming period

The minister emphasized the importance of Russian involvement in the Red Sea, given their advanced gas technology. He also noted that Sudan has requested the deployment of floating barges to the Red Sea State to enhance electricity generation in Port Sudan. A joint team from both sides will work to finalize these agreements soon.

This seems to be part of a strategy to remove Western influence, instead hoping for better life under Russian influence. The West is quickly losing its grip on Africa. On the one hand because the leaders can make deals easier with Russia and China, on the other hand because the whole fuzz about human rights by the same people that committed genocides during their direct colonial rule and continue to destabilize, overthrow governments and murder local people over resources is tiring.