DRC: Inside a mine controlled by M23

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A recent US-brokered peace deal may have raised hopes of stability in eastern DRC. However, miners have told the BBC that M23’s control of mineral-rich areas could keep the conflict going.

US aid cuts are forcing HIV clinics across Africa to shut down, with South Africa hit hardest. Experts are also warning that this could stall vaccine research and reverse years of progress.

And Uganda has overtaken Ethiopia as Africa’s top coffee exporter, shipping 47,000 tonnes in just one month. How did they do it?

Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Bella Hassan, Stefania Okereke and Nyasha Michelle
Technical Producer: Pat Sissons
Senior Journalist: Yvette Twagiramariya
Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

11 Jul 11AM English United Kingdom News

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