The second congo war, the so called great war of africa, lasted nearly five years. It involved neighboring rowanda, uganda, angola. Perhaps as many as five million people died in eastern congo. To day, more than a hundred and 20 armed groups prowl the region. The malitias are often formed along ethnic lines.
Japan’s prime minister from 2006-07 and 2012-20 died after being shot at a campaign event. Our Tokyo bureau chief analyses the implications for the country and its politics. The resurgence of a particularly well-armed militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens to reignite deadly regional tensions. And we introduce you to the robots that may soon pick your vegetables.
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