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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
Photo : Patrick Post, AP Photo
IN BRIEF
By Narmatha S
Sudan: RSF leader Dagalo visits Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti
On 3 January, BBC reported that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, began his visit to Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti marking his first foreign trip since the civil war began. Dagalo met with Kenyan President, William Ruto, and discussed diplomatic efforts to end the war. He expressed his “vision regarding stopping the war and starting negotiations” with the Sudanese army. President Ruto appreciated the efforts of Dagalo in ending the conflict through dialogue. (“Sudan's RSF commander holds talks with Kenya's Ruto,” BBC, 3 January 2024)
Democratic Republic of Congo: Opposition candidates rule out poll petition
On 3 January, opposition candidates formally announced their decision not to challenge the presidential election results of the Democratic Republic of Congo. On 31 December, the election commission declared President Felix Tshisekedi’s victory securing 73 per cent of votes against Moise Katumbi securing 18 per cent. Without any petitions, Tshisekedi will be sworn in as the President on 20 January. (“DR Congo opposition candidates rule out poll petition,” BBC. 3 January 2024)