M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The rebels have declared their intention to expand their territory and potentially march all the way to the DRC capital, Kinshasa. The conflict in eastern DRC is a legacy of wars stemming from the 1994 Rwandan genocide, with the M23 being one of many armed groups in the region. The rebels formed in 2012, claiming the government failed to honor a peace agreement. The capture of Goma has significant implications for central Africa.
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Keir Starmer Will Face Down Labour Rebels To Slash Billions From Welfare Budget
A former Tory Cabinet minister expressed support for Labour's controversial plans to slash £6 billion from the welfare bill, questioning if the Tories could have done the same. The decision to cut from welfare, raid the international development budget, and remove winter fuel payments were not in Labour's election manifesto, causing backlash from MPs and voters alike. Despite criticism, Downing Street remains firm in their decision, citing the need to rewire the economy and prioritize...
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