Africa 54: US Defense Secretary Visits Israel, Intense Fighting in Sudan, DRC Votes Wednesday

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Israel as the U.S. re-affirms unshakeable support to Israel while emphasizing the importance of protecting Palestinian civilians and reaching a two-state solution. More clashes in Sudan’s El Gezira state send at least 300,000 people fleeing and in dire need of shelter and food. And, voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo, go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a president, deputies, and municipal councilors. All this and much more is coming up on today’s Africa 54!