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DR Congo rebel alliance formed

Geopolitics·High·Reported 4h 34m ago·Updated 1h 30m ago
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    DR Congo rebel alliance formed

    Joseph Kabila launches the FRN political-military coalition in Goma, joining forces with M23 rebels.

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