Monday, October 25, 2021
Is Sudan’s Democratic Transition Over?
Source: The Middle East Institute published on 25 October 2021 my brief commentary titled “Protests in Sudan End in Apparent Coup.”
This explains the background leading up to the apparent military coup d’etat in Sudan on 25 October, which seems likely to end the transition to a democratic civilian government.
Labels: Abdalla Hamdok, coup d’etat, democracy, Ethiopia, Forces for Freedom and Change, Rapid Support Forces, Sudan, US
China’s Supply Chain Problems Impact Africa
How We Made It in Africa published on 21 October 2021 an article titled “How China’s Supply Chain Crunch Is Impacting African Businesses” by Philip Myburgh.
Chinese supply chain problems are having a significant impact on Africa, which relies heavily on imports from China. This may encourage more intra-Africa trade.
Labels: Africa, China, COVID-19, supply chain, trade