Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo

Rebels linked to Rwanda have occupied the city of Goma (https://www.economist.com/middle-east...) in eastern Congo. Our correspondent reports on the horrific scenes there, and warns that Rwanda’s belligerence may be part of a bigger plan to redraw the map of Africa. How microplastics (https://www.economist.com/science-and...) may be affecting our health (10:43). And why Gen Z loves astrology apps (https://www.economist.com/culture/202...) (16:33).

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