Rwanda-backed rebels have reportedly captured the strategic city of Goma in eastern Congo, a region known for its vast mineral wealth. The M23 fighters are seeking to control the city, home to about 2 million people, and potentially other areas in the region, aiming to exploit the valuable resources present. The rebels’ actions have raised concerns about the stability and security of the area, which could have significant economic implications.
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Diddy trial day 18 recap: 2nd Combs victim, ‘Mia,’ concludes ‘humiliating’ cross-examination
In the ongoing sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, a former assistant, pseudonym "Mia," testified about alleged torment and sexual assault during her employment. Defense attorneys challenged Mia's credibility, citing affectionate messages she sent to Combs, while she maintained she was "brainwashed" and spoke out to reveal the abuse. Prosecutors allege Combs ran a criminal enterprise to coerce women into sex, with potential life imprisonment if convicted; he has pleaded not guilty. Full Article
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