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Trouble in Khartoum: Sudan’s coup

Oct 26, 2021

Michael Reid, who writes the Bayo column on Latin America for The Economist, shares insights on the tumultuous political landscape in Sudan following a military coup that has derailed democracy. He examines the surge of coups across Africa and their implications. The conversation shifts to Ecuador, where President Guillermo Lasso faces a state of emergency amid rising crime and political turmoil. Reid also delves into fascinating aspects of language learning, discussing pronunciation challenges for non-native speakers.

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Intro

3min

The Sudan Coup: A Setback for Democracy

6min

Air Travel Recovery and Political Turmoil in Ecuador

2min

Ecuador's Political Shift and Economic Challenges

8min

Navigating Language Nuances

4min

Overcoming Language Learning Challenges

2min

Just as the country was moving towards democracy, its generals have overthrown the civilians—again. We look at what sparked the unrest, and why coups in Africa are on the rise. Ecuador declared a state of emergency last week over a wave of violent crime. It’s just one of several headaches for Guillermo Lasso, the country’s president. And we explain why you have an accent in a foreign language.

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