Sudan Battles Cholera, Border Dispute, and Journalist's Arrest
Sudan faces a triple crisis: a cholera outbreak, a border dispute with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and a journalist's arrest. Meanwhile, Ethiopia grapples with internal displacement and a famine risk looms in South Sudan.
Khartoum, Sudan's capital, is battling a cholera epidemic with 1,000 new cases daily. The surge is blamed on returning refugees and a collapsed sanitation system. In South Sudan, Nasir and Ulang counties face famine due to severe food shortages.
The RSF has seized control of the strategic border triangle between Sudan, Libya, and Egypt. Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have withdrawn and accused the RSF of a 'blatant assault on Sudan's sovereignty', alleging support from Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The conflict has displaced over 11,000 people in Ethiopia's Oromia and Benishangul-Gumuz regions.
In Ethiopia, renowned journalist Tesfalem Waldeyes was arrested and remains in custody despite being granted bail. The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has regained access to its Addis Ababa headquarters after a two-year ban. Oil exports through Sudan have resumed following repairs to a damaged pipeline.
The cholera outbreak in Sudan demands urgent international attention and aid. The border dispute with the RSF threatens regional stability, with Ethiopia's internal conflict exacerbating the situation. South Sudan's famine risk requires immediate action to prevent a humanitarian crisis. The arrest of Tesfalem Waldeyes highlights Ethiopia's press freedom concerns, while the OLF's access to its headquarters signals political progress.
