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Africa 54: Congolese seek refuge in Rwanda amid M23 violence, and more
On Africa 54: Violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between the nation’s army and M23 rebels displaces thousands of people, with many seeking refuge in places like neighboring Rwanda. Plus, an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to end birthright citizenship triggers legal and political debates about the 14th Amendment and executive power. This and other news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!
Crisis in eastern DRC
On this week’s Straight Talk Africa, we focus on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern region where M23 rebels seized control of Goma, a key trading city and the capital of North Kivu. Guest host Peter Clottey will be joined by Jean Paul Ruhosha, the executive director of Congo Today, and Mulegwa Zihindura, the former spokesperson for former Congolese President Joseph Kabila.