

Emmanuel Akinwotu
NPR's West Africa correspondent, expert on the African diaspora and their return to places like Ghana.
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Oct 27, 2024 • 24min
Sudan's 'Forgotten War'
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR's West Africa correspondent, shares his firsthand experiences from Sudan, where war has displaced 12 million and caused 150,000 deaths. He recounts gripping stories of survival, like a family living on flour and water while hiding from violence. The podcast highlights the stark contrast between the suffering in hospitals and the resilience of healthcare workers amid chaos. Akinwotu emphasizes the lack of global attention on this humanitarian crisis, calling it a 'forgotten war' that desperately needs awareness.

Jan 2, 2025 • 7min
In the Country with the World's Worst Displacement Crisis: Sudan (Encore)
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR's correspondent, shares firsthand insights from Sudan, where violence has uprooted 12 million people. He vividly describes the human toll, focusing on the devastation in Amdurman as residents confront chaos and destruction. Amidst the despair, the resilience of the Sudanese shines through, with inspiring tales of individuals rebuilding their lives and community kitchens emerging to support those affected. Akinwotu captures both the heartbreak and hope in a country grappling with one of the world's worst displacement crises.

Oct 10, 2024 • 8min
What a Hospital in War-torn Sudan Looks Like
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR's Africa correspondent, and Dr. Jamal Mohamed, an orthopaedic surgeon at Alnao Hospital, provide harrowing insights from a war-torn Sudan. They reveal the staggering impact of war, with over 10 million displaced and hospitals on the brink of collapse. Dr. Mohamed shares the emotional toll of caring for malnourished children and the urgency of amputation surgeries amid severe resource shortages. Their conversation highlights both the resilience of healthcare workers and the dire need for international support in this humanitarian crisis.