Two long-running conflicts in Africa are facing very different prospects right now. In Democratic Republic of Congo, a war between the state and the M23 rebels — backed by Rwanda — may be on the verge of a peace settlement. That’s according to US President Donald Trump. But in Sudan, the civil war is becoming more destructive. And now, the US is accusing the Sudanese army of using chemical weapons. Both of these conflicts are top priorities for Ambassador Troy Fitrell, who spoke with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler.
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