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Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo

Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo

Update: 2025-01-292
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Rebels linked to Rwanda have occupied the city of Goma in eastern Congo. Our correspondent reports on the horrific scenes there, and warns that Rwanda’s belligerence may be part of a bigger plan to redraw the map of Africa. How microplastics may be affecting our health (10:43 ). And why Gen Z loves astrology apps (16:33 ).   


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Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo

Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo