Fighting broke out on 15 April between 2 Generals, previous allies that has since caused the deaths of more than 400 and thousands fleeing the country. David H. Shinn, Adjunct Professor, Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University gives us the reasons for this war, the power brokers involved, the repercussions it has on Sub-Saharan Africa and can peace be achieved?

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