the d. r. c and south sudan might well be happy about this, but i suppose africa generally will be happy to see the pope. oh definitely. i mean, you can already see from the enthusiasm of the people in how much this visit mean to our people come in as it is in the post called the moment you remember you're in the. ready it that many people predict that there will be taken dead bodies of the 3 of africa. many people they didn't want this to go is too dangerous to go. the bay does like. the continuing, as my vision of africa though they spoke, is break in the cycle of my vision by believe it in the continent of africa. and i think that our people are so happy that the pope is turn in the gaze of the world last model. this continent that has so much potential, that often is it and marginalize big. my di met walter and in global politics. let's go back to maxima here in pennsylvania because this visit was, well, plan does. most people visits. ah, but the recent conflict that we've been hearing abou

in the d. r. c, the pope condemned which are nations for turning a blind eye to violence in the region. because she goes, which is a tragedy that these land, stephanie said more generally, the whole african continent continued to endure. various forms of exploitation, quit bears an instinctive attitude in many people, and many cultures, according to whom africa must be exploited. and this is terrible about after the political colonialism and economic colonialism was unleashed with equal capacity of putting people in a slavery situation with this country, which was widely looted and cannot take advantage of its own resources. which the paradox is that the fruits of its own land making the country a foreign entity to its inhabitants to ensure the poison of green release has smeared its diamonds with claudia. what has been more than 37 years since the pope has visited the democratic republic of congo, which was one of the largest conflict populations on the continent. hope frances said, one of his bi

the pontiff is making the 1st pipe or visit to the d. r. c. since 1995 in a special address, francis condemned centuries of exploitation at the hands of colonial powers in africa. he demanded that foreign powers at stock, pillaging the continent for its natural riches. high hopes in happiness and the democratic republic of the congo. a massive crush of believers crowded the streets of the capital consortia, ford glimpse of pope frances as his fame bookmobile cruise to work in class neighborhoods towards the presidential palace. i am very, very happy. i don't know how to express the sentiment of joy. all kinds of feelings that i have not been decided must i out? why do so that when i saw the pope, i saw the face of peace and i cried now out of sadness, but for joy of seeing our father in law, the d r. c has been plague with decades of conflict, exploitation, and poverty. the pope blames what he calls a colonial mentality that continues to rob africa, of its self determination cancellation. it was this country and this continent deserve to be re

the people in the d. r a who have suffered from m. 23 militant attacks of gathered to protest what they call unsuccessful peacekeeping missions. to the video here is the aftermath of 2 days ago. and console is people clashed with a un peacekeepers supply, convoy and the eastern part of the country. the un body did open fire and what it said was self defense, killing 8 civilians including $28.00 and the mid rising tensions in the country. locals of called upon a regional forces to be more active in combating terrorists. we spoke with a kenya based geopolitical analyst who told us that local forces basically lack the capability to take on the n 23 and surgeons and show on why the d r c. so badly needs help. they don't have a section of the democratic republican that's eastern part of the democratic republic of congo. but i've been having trouble and it's getting better, but it's not an ideal contrition. it's not talked for because the 4 separate vincent, none of the dr. good intervention force, these toxic la

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in d r. c. and in the case of north kevin, for the regional force to inter ppos itself between the fighting forces in areas where the withdrawal of the arm groups has been affected. the people in the d. r. so you have suffered from m 23. i talked to gather to protest what they called unsuccessful peacekeeping mission. and the video here is the optimal from 2 days ago when congress people clashed with a un peacekeeping supply, convoy in the eastern part of the country, the u. n. body open fire. what it said was self defense and killed 8 civilians and wounded 28 others. and a bit of rising tensions in the country locals have called upon regional forces to be more active in combating terrorists. we spoke with a kenyan based geopolitical analyst who told us that local forces lack the capability to take on the 23 insurgents. unshared more on why the d r. c needs help . they've only a fraction of the democratic republic of eastern kentucky political gumble. but to have been having trouble and it's get

the d r. c has the churches largest following on the continent, half of it's 105000000 people are catholic, and the vatican hopes that boost continues. mario miller, in their kinshasa, told me, will, at the military airport in sasa air in the cabin. and here's where hundreds of thousands of people have already entered this ho canada, this whole area and to be very excited and what is known to it. people can't wait for the mass to begin it, which is due in like one hour. and so people here say, you know, after this strong worded message yesterday, right. and they can't wait to hear with what you will say to day. also, ab ortiz, have, and declared today are national, are public holidays. and then as many people as possible can actually attend this mass today. and we're in the report that the pope broke condemning past and current exploitation of the continent by foreign powers. presumably that went down pretty well that exactly. yeah. he by here thought here. he absolutely, i said what they were

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the people in the d. r. c, who have suffered from m. 23 rebel attacks of gather to protest what they call unsuccessful peacekeeping missions. the video here at the office from 2 days ago, when congress people clashed with un peacekeepers, there was a supply convoy in the eastern part of the country. when the un 40 opened fire and what it said was self defense, 8 civilians were killed and $20.00. we're. we're in the mid rise intentions in the country. locals of called upon regional forces and peacekeeping missions to be more active in combating terrorists. we spoke with a kenyan based geopolitical analyst who told us about the lack of efficiency of regional forces taking on m $23.00. it also showed his thoughts on why the b r. c needs more help. they've only a fraction of the democratic republican. that's the eastern part of the contract because campbell, but i've been having trouble and it's getting better, but it's not. and i do patrician job. it's not dr. for because before the fact that we sent made the n

well, people in the d r. c, who have suffered from m. 23 attacks have gathered to protest what they call own successful peacekeeping missions. this is the aftermath from number of days ago and congo. these people clashed with a un peacekeepers supply combo and the eastern part of the country. the u. n body open fire in what they say was self defense, until the 8 civilians wounding 28 others. amid rising tensions in the country, locals have called upon regional forces to be more active in combating terrorists. well, we spoke with a kenyan based geopolitical analyst who told us local forces loc, the capability to take on the m 23 insurgence. they don't have a section of the democratic republican that's the eastern part of the contract, because gumble but having been having trouble and getting better, but it's not an idea of contrition. it's not dr. for because the 4th i could have been sent to bed. the doctor got intervention force the neighbor considered to be feeling in the convoy. so what about the only mili

people in the d. r. c, who've suffered from m. 23 attacks gathered this week to protest. what they call unsuccessful peacekeeping missions. now this, what you're saying is the aftermath from a number of days ago when congo least, citizens clashed with a un peacekeepers supply convoy in the east of the country. the u. n. body open fire. and what they say was self defense, killing 8 civilians and wounding 28 others i made rising tensions in the country. locals have called upon regional forces to be more active in combating terrorists. but we spoke with a kenyan base regional specialist who told us local forces lack the resources to take on the m 23 insurgence. they only have a section of the democratic republicans from a that's the eastern part, some of the democratic republic of cromwell, but has been having trouble, and it's getting better. but it's not an ideal situation. it just hit city. it's not successful because the faucet are being sent, especially made. none of the east african intervention force data is not like i'm neighbors of a figure to be defending the convo

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for people in the d. r. c, who suffered from m. 23 attacks gathered this week to protest what they call unsuccessful peacekeeping missions. now this is the aftermath from a number of days ago. we're seeing when connelly citizens class with a un peacekeepers supply convo in the eastern part of the country. the u. s. body open fire and what they say was self defense and killed 8 civilians and wounded 28 others. amid rising tensions in the country local to have called upon regional forces to be more active in combating terrorists. we spoke with a kenyan based geo political specialist who told us local forces there, loc, the resources to take on me and 23 insurgents. they don't have a function of the democratic republican, that's eastern part of the democratic republic of congo. but i've been having trouble and getting better, but it's not an ideal contrition. it's not possible because the for the fact that we sent the special ed, this is doctor going into vince from force data. does it need to be filling in the

during the past year, we travelled twice to the east of the d, r. c, where we held meetings with the military governor of the province of north kiva and civil society activists. during which they express their readiness to provide all possible assistance for the efforts to counter illegal armed groups and to establish a long term peace. while in africa's largest economy, nigeria, tensions are rising over a shortage of cash after the central bank decided to replace the byte notes in circulation with a new issue. a lack of hard currency has become a major point of contention in the nation as a prepares for presidential elections later this month was also a deficit of fuel with long lines seen. i'd say both bank, some petrol stations. the central bank decided to change the notes in an effort to come, but counterfeit and control inflation r t correspondent pollutant david takes up the story. the latest challenge nigerians a facing is a lack of cash. barely few weeks. the east general elections bank sent us an automated teller machines, the out of curren

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has been in the spotlight this week as poor francis met with victims of the conflict in the d. r. c's, capita kinshasa damage. the violence taking place. those affected are reluctant to get their hopes up, as they have seen too many failed attempts at peace. o. time for sports now, saturday was an emotional day in the bonus league, afer dartmouth striker said esther. an air is got his 1st goal for the club since being diagnosed with cancer and july. that gore help wrap up a big win over rivals fryeburg and placed jordan hot on the heels of the leagues top 2 clubs. dorman, strike a sebastian a layer was making his 1st league start at home. since treatment for testicular cancer, dormant marked world cancer day by redesigning their center circle urging men to check for lumps. fryeburg killian celia did his teammates no favors by being sent off after to 70 minutes. dorman, defend a nickel shot back. a struggle with the back at times this season. in front of go though he poses a threat and gave you said the lead from the titus of angles. but fryeburg later exposed his defensive frailt

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as port frances met with victims of the conflict in the d. r. c's capita kinshasa, condemning the violence taking place. those affected are reluctant to get their hopes up, as they have seen too many failed attempts at peace. and they said, as we've said, regional leaders may be calling for an immediate cease far. but is the m $23.00 rebel group listening. i put that question to did abuse felix marina in nairobi. i good afternoon. i don't think the m 23 report group is listening because they were not in that particular meeting. were i since i was close? and i remember there, towards the end of last year, there was another sci fi that was called in november, and the m $23.00 ripple group said that it was lot of a table saw and this is fire, could not affect them. and on this particular issue, they were also not on their table. so they might have seen their communication. they might have had one that here originally does have seed backs on whether they'll implement this is via or not are, this is fire or not. i doubt their intrinsic through group

in terms of practicing faithful as well as vocations to the priesthood, the d r. c has a church is largest falling on the continent, half of its 105000000 people are catholic and the vatican hopes that boost continues. will turn now to some sports news and in german cut football stood god. and when yon berlin had become the 1st to teams to book themselves, places in the final ice of these seasons, competition boys sides came from behind to secure to one victories in their round of 16 ties with stood got beating in division pad, a born away from home and on your out classing fellow bundis, lee, a competitive volts book. it's the 1st time in the billing as history that they've reached the quarter finals in 2 successive seasons. you're up to date up next on t w is doc film, which is looking at the hidden price ro, wanda, has paid for. it's remarkable turn around since the genocide in the 990 s is more on d w dot com, you can follow as to on social media t w news. i'm jared radian berlin. thank you so much for your company. have a great day. and we're interested in th

the d. r. c. government blames neighboring rwanda for supporting him. 23 and allegation for garley has denied, but as fighting intensifies, many fear the conflict could escalate into war between the 2 countries. so what's in store for the congolese people? and is there a path towards peace? will ask the minister of communication and spokesperson for the government of the democratic republic of congo, this week headliner. patrick, we are the patrick we. i thank you so much for joining me on upfront. thank you. tensions are flaring between the d r c and we'll wanda, which your government has accused of backing the armed group, m 23. that's an accusation. that one has repeatedly denied, of course, despite evidence documented by the united nations and human rights watch. there's also been a war of words with ca, golly, as violence proliferate sparking fears of further escalation. rwanda has said that your government is quote, preparing for war. is war with rwanda minute. thank you for your question

rich in minerals, troops sent there by the d. r. c. military, as well as the east africa community have failed to contain the conflict. the m 23 short for march 23 movement takes its name from the date of the peace treaty, but its reputation is anything but peaceful. the ant militia has seized black areas in the east and democratic republic of congo, and according to the u. n. has flouted the latest ceasefire and withdrawal agreement that was to come into effect in january. instead, the m 20 free took control of more territory and a key road at an extraordinary summit and burundi, east african leaders called fine immediate ceasefire. the security institution in is that literacy is a regular matter. not much of a one or 2 convers. that's got to be sustainable, resolved through a political process. the leaders from congo, miranda uganda, kenya, tanzania, and burundi demanded. i. foreign and armed groups leave congo and pushed for military chiefs to meet in the next week. the ongoing conflict has increased tensions in the region. the d

unfortunately, we're forced to note a significant aggravation of the situation in the east of the d r. c. along with a sharp deterioration in that countries, relations with the neighbouring republic of rwanda. russia has assumed an active role in the pursuit of a peaceful resolution. we have repeatedly expressed support for the efforts carried out within the framework of the nairobi process. and with the mediation of angola, i would especially like to note the well coordinated work of our embassy in new york, whose employee is not only acted consistently in the un security council, but also repeatedly visited the democratic republic of congo for our part during the past year we travelled twice to the east of the d r. c, where we held meetings with the military governor of the province of north kibo and civil society activists. during which they expressed their readiness to provide all possible assistance for the efforts to counter illegal armed groups and to establish a long term piece. meanwhile, top diplomats from 3 west african nations, marley, guinea and but again, a faso met in t

the d r. c has a church is largest falling on the continent, half of it's 105000000 people are catholic and the vatican hopes that booster continues. was you heard around a 1000000 people are expected to attend today's mass in kinshasa correspondent, mario, is there a welcome merrill? what's it like there? as they anticipate folks arriving? yes, exactly. i'm here at the military airport in kinshasa air in the capital. and here's where hundreds of thousands of people have already entered this whole con, condo, this whole area, and to be very excited and what is known to it. people can't wait for the mass to begin it, which is due in like one hour. and so people here say, you know, after this strong worded message yesterday, right. and they can't wait to hear what's, what you will say to day. also, app ortiz, have, and declared today are national, are public holidays. and then as many people as possible can actually attend this mass today. and we're in the report, the popo condemning past and cu

now, i would like to ask, what is the e b r d going to do? will you be making any emergency funds available for turkey and syria in order to help them rebuild? my colleagues in ankara are looking into ways we can help. now, it's very clear that in end the reconstruction effort, public funding is never enough. therefore, it's critical to mobilize private investment and that's exactly where we can come in. we invest in private sector. last year we invested 1600000000 euros in turkey. and we hope that through the, our knowledge of the country, through our links to the private sector, we can bring additional private investors from abroad. and in this way help the reconstruction effort. many hands to help than and, but zooming out more generally on your report. so the title is not out of the woods yet. you mentioned a whole range of factors affecting growth expectations. what do you stands out as the biggest challenge of all? inflation is clearly the challenge that standing out, even though we are expecting a lower inflation this year. we are stil

singing and dancing away the troubles with their spirit, seemingly unfazed by the ongoing strife in a d. r. c. the annual event is usually have leased in city of goma but had to be relocated this time due to n $23.00 rebel activity in the area. ammonia is one of the biggest cultural events in the d. r. c. lasting several days with plenty of local artists since attaining the visitors. we heard from some of the people we've organized and attended the faithful sofa. let me put it tiki. the problem of region is political is the military and sociological it. but the festival intervenes more on the sociological level of those aspects of the problem are somewhat mitigated by the festival, which has become a symbol of peace and eastern congo. so little, so my thinking if received permission from our government to participate in the ammonia festivals so that we can see that we are one and that we can hold hands. it is for this purpose that our country has decided that we can come and comfort people and show the whole world that we are together. and in cohabitation like this, 2nd was up, was due to

so francis visits the d r one speaks to the ward and say stop plundering this country. and he is actually speaking on behalf of the voice list, the minute voice less because of a student wonderful. you pretty much covered all the things i want to talk to you about colonialism. so plays a part you mentioned that in many of the african kind of including nigeria where you are. but to what extent does that mindset remain among the western powers? and is that the main theory? would you say that these african countries looking to do business and growing again? is that then main fear, the colonialism, part of the need colonialism part ok? so colonialism may have become historically in the past, but you just mentioned, i know that up just pretty much the same thing, which is new fullerniel is now, it is an important speech of colonialism. was the physical presence of european powers on the african continent in african countries, and expropriation of the resources of the african continent to the foreign war. now, in new colonialism, the western must does not need to be physicall

as for us, the d r. c is a huge country with lots of trump cards, but alas, we also face challenges in the field of development. relations between our countries were established in 1962. but we must admit that we had so much importance for the political aspect that we practically did not deal with economic development issues. now we seem to have started from scratch and focus on the development of our relations in economic and technological terms. following the events, we realized that russia still feed to consider the part of the world's population supplying for example, grain crops. we want to use this experience and knowledge to increase the chances of the d r t. expand the existing production in the country and start exporting products in the future. but we'll somali is holding a summit with the leaders of neighboring nations to discuss the coordinated military offensive against our above, which is a medicine group affiliated with al qaeda. that sub somalian official said that the countries in the re

the social environments we living ah, pet francis has visited south, sat down after stopping by the d r c. and his own going to of africa dubs a pilgrimage of peace. the catholic leader also took the chance to call on western countries to end the economic colonialism of the continent. his remarks came during a meeting with the congolese president, the 1st trip planned to south, down on the d r. c. in decades. the countries which have been struggling with longer running conflicts have been asking for international assistance to establish peace and security, and anthropology professor at syracuse, university saith industrialized countries should prioritize the african people over the continents resources in talking about more than day. you politics where the powerful industrialized countries are extracting minerals from countries that are in the midst of conflicts and may harm and death. so there's going south to down and other countries in africa on all accounts, the pope's call is entirely in place. it has been a call made by the people in those countries by research shows by a can a mo

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we know the conflict in easton, d r. c. has been a tricky one for the a. you see there that there were wandering and congolese presidents of ada. many summers on the sidelines. there are not us so i, well most of the leaders inside the auditorium is inside that don't speaking right now is the side bar meetings where the real deals can be done. we know the on friday president bush coming of rwanda president felix just to getty of congo he will on the understood to be to 2 sides in this conflict. congress army says it's fighting rwanda's army in congo. they ruined the denies. the n 23 group is it proxy, they met with president joe lorenzo of and go la, who's on the stood 2 taken as a role of mediator in this conflict. we don't know the outcome of the meeting. we do know that all of the previous meetings in recent months going to katie, uncommon sometimes other regional leaders as well, haven't amounted to any change on the ground. the 23 group has continued to see the territory from the congress government and has been increasingly accused of atrocities and