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DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 6 February 2025

February 6, 2025

Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is gripped by an escalating conflict. M23 rebels advance further south after taking the key city of Goma. The UN says almost 3,000 people have been killed in the fighting there. We get the latest from Jason Stearns, founder and chair of the Congo Research Group. Plus, the push for accountability in Kenya over police brutality.

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DW News Africa

DW News Africa is a weekly show that takes a deep dive into the stories and issues people are talking about across the continent. Join Eddy Micah Jr, Christine Mhundwa, Tomi Oladipo and Michael Okwu every Thursday.

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