Economist Podcasts Sudan impact: the war the world forgot
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Jun 17, 2024 
Tom Gardner, Africa correspondent for The Economist, offers keen insights into the escalating turmoil in Sudan, where chaos is engulfing cities and humanitarian crises loom. He discusses El Fasha’s dire shortages and the UN's delayed response. Meanwhile, Moeko Iida sheds light on Japan's unique host club culture, revealing how women invest emotionally and financially for companionship, while also reflecting on the broader implications of social changes. Together, they explore themes of neglect, urgency, and the human cost behind both conflicts and cultural trends.
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Sudan's Forgotten War
- The conflict in Sudan, marked by coups and civil wars, is escalating with the RSF besieging El Fasha.
- The UN Security Council demands a ceasefire, but its impact is uncertain.
El Fasha Under Siege
- The RSF's siege on El Fasha is critical, as it's the army's last stronghold in Darfur.
- The city faces dire conditions: shelling, no hospitals, dwindling food and water.
Famine Looms
- While the UN hasn't officially declared a famine in Sudan, the conditions suggest otherwise.
- Limited aid access, failed harvests, and halted trade point to widespread starvation.