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DR Congo ‘on brink of war’ with Rwanda

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has warned that war is possible if “Rwanda’s provocation continues.”

The president of Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has warned that his country could be on the brink of a war with Rwanda amid worsening relations between the two neighbours.

At least 300 suspected Boko Haram militants are on the run after gunmen from the extremist group attacked a prison in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.

And in South Africa, thousands of people have gathered for the funeral service of 21 teenagers who died while attending a party in East London.

Photo: Congolese army soldiers. Credit: AFP.

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Wed 6 Jul 202215:06GMT

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