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Why are Congolese refugees protesting in Rwanda?

Focus on Africa
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Congolese nationals who are now refugees in Rwanda have been protesting. Some of them fled the eastern DRC more than twenty years ago because of the ongoing conflict there. Why are they protesting and what are their demands? Also, why did one adult and eight children die after eating turtle meat in Zanzibar? And if you're interested in a career as an Afrobeats dancer, Izzy Odigie shares the secrets of the trade!

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