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Elon Musk’s DOGE Dorks Gut USAID
Feb 5, 2025
Yousra Elbagir, a Sky News Africa Correspondent, shares insights on the violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on the M23 rebel group's control over mining resources. She discusses the humanitarian crisis connected to the conflict and the underlying geopolitical motives, including Rwanda's involvement. The conversation also critiques the stark contrast between international condemnation of violence in Africa and ongoing exploitation by foreign entities, reflecting on historical injustices and growing anti-Western sentiments.
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- The podcast highlights the potential risks of politicizing USAID under Trump and Musk, threatening the effectiveness of global humanitarian aid.
- A discussion on the complex US trade dynamics with Canada and Mexico reveals an underlying political maneuvering instead of genuine economic shifts.
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