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Daybreak Africa: US: Conflict minerals rule have not reduced violence in Congo
On Daybreak Africa: A U.S. congressional watchdog has found no evidence that a 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission conflict minerals disclosure rule has reduced violence in Democratic Republic of Congo. Plus, Kenyan Deputy President Gachagua goes before parliament today to face impeachment allegations. Mozambicans go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a president. Cameroon says homeless flood victims escape to Chad as fresh floods ravage camps. Malawi has faced food insecurity over the past three years because of natural disasters. Ugandan President Museveni retracts his son’s anti-American statement. In the US state of Arizona, immigration is often not the top issue for voters. In Arizona, immigration is often not the top issue for voters. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!
Africa News Tonight: Mozambique elections set for Wednesday, Africa diaspora has growing say in US vote, war frays South Africa-Israel ties
Four candidates are vying for Mozambique’s presidency, but some Mozambicans say they are more interested in a better life than who wins the elections this week. African immigrants are becoming an increasingly critical constituency in American elections. The International Court of Justice in January ordered Israel to prevent violations of international laws against genocide in its fight with Hamas militants, and the case, filed by South Africa, has strained relations between Tel Aviv and Pretoria.
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