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The Fall of Goma

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A rebel movement that didn’t even exist seven months grabs Goma. That’s hardly surprising in view of the unresolved simmering tensions at the border between DR Congo, Rwanda and Uganda.

DEBATE
  • Melanie GOUBY. Freelance journalist (from Goma);
  • James NGUMBU MUGANGA. Congolese journalist; Director of Publication, Panafrica International;
  • Benjamin SEHENE. Rwandan writer, Author of "The Ethnic Trap";
  • Ebba KALONDO. Head of Africa Service, France 24.

Produced by Anelise Borges, François Picard, Mary Colombel, Christopher Davis.

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i wonder why Europeans have

by tigoma74 - 22/11/2012 - 09:35

i wonder why Europeans have to rush in African matters as if Africans can't manage themselves. i have never heard Africans interfering in their politics, leave Africans to deal with their problems. give us time to deal with our issues.

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