A tough transition: unrest in Sudan

The Intelligence from The Economist
17 avr. 2023 25 min
A tough transition: unrest in Sudan
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<p>Clashes in Khartoum have turned deadly as two rival military factions <a href="https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2023/04/16/khartoum-has-exploded-into-open-warfare?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fight</a> for power. As the conflict escalates, a transition to civilian rule could be in jeopardy. Europe’s cities have a worrying <a href="https://www.economist.com/europe/2023/04/13/how-europe-is-spluttering-its-way-to-better-air-quality?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pollution problem</a> and clearing the air is proving difficult. And a new <a href="https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2023/04/11/a-different-way-to-measure-the-climate-impact-of-food?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">way to measure</a> the environmental impact of food.</p><br><p>For full access to print, digital and audio editions of <em>The Economist</em>, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to <a href="http://www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer</a></p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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