Photo : Darrin Zammit Lupi, Reuters
NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
Photo : Darrin Zammit Lupi, Reuters
IN BRIEF
By Anu Maria Joseph and Narmatha S
Sudan: Cholera outbreak in Port Sudan amidst the war-torn country
On 27 December, African news reported that the cholera outbreak had spread to at least 46 localities in nine states in Sudan. Currently, 70 per cent of the health system in Sudan is out of service due to the civil war. There is an acute shortage in the supply of medicines and treatment for people with several diseases and severe diarrhoea. The university dorms are being converted to camps for displaced people. Due to mass gatherings, cholera has been spreading throughout the camps. Humanitarian agencies are working to resolve the conflict and provide medical aid to the maximum. (“Cholera Outbreak Ravages Port Sudan Amidst War,” BBC, 27 December 2023)
Democratic Republic of Congo: Opposition clashed over alleged irregular elections
On 27 December, BBC Africa reported on clashes between the opposition supporters and the police over alleged irregular elections. Former oil executive Martin Fayulu, a major opposition leader who secured four per cent of votes, alleged that 11 of his supporters were injured during the clashes. Fayulu’s supporters burnt tyres and clashed with police accusing the election commission of fraud and ballot stuffing aimed at Tshisekedi’s victory and demanded the poll to be annulled. Tshisekedi won the elections securing 80 per cent of the votes. (“DR Congo elections: Fayulu's supporters clash with police in Kinshasa,” BBC, 27 December 2023)