the d. r. c and south saddam 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 there. how much does that mean to our people come in as it is in the post called the moment you remember you're in the. ready that many people predicted that there will be taken dead bodies of the africa. many people they didn't want to go is too dangerous to go. the bay, just like the continuing my vision of africa though they spoke, is break in the cycle of my vision by believing in the continent of africa. and i think that our people are so happy that the pope is done in the gaze of the world last march of this continent that has so much potential that often is it marginalized big. my di met walter and in global ality. look about maxima here in pennsylvania because this visit was, well, plan does, most people visits. ah, but the recent conflict that we've been hearing about and seeing the east o

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 bigg

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 boosts continues to some sports news now and in german come football stood got on your belly and have become the 1st 2 teams to book themselves places in the final ice of the seasons, competition boy sides came from behind to secure to one victories in de round of 16 ties. we stood got beating 2nd division pottery barn away from home. and when yawn out classing fellow bundis li competitors? false book. it's the 1st time in the building is history that i've reached the quarter finals in 2 successive seasons. and you're up to date, you're on g w. dock sill miss up. next, looking at the hidden price that we're wanda has paid for. it's remarkable turnaround since the genocide in the 19 ninety's there's of course much more news and analysis on d. w dot com and on social media to at t w's. i'm jared great, thank you for watching with josh ah ah .

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 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 t

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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

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

well, people in the d r. c, who's suffered from m. 23 attacks gathered this week to protest was the cold, unsuccessful peacekeeping missions. this is the aftermath from a number of days ago when congo least, citizens clashed with a un peacekeepers supply convo in the east of the country. the un body open fire and what they say will self defense, killing 8 civilians and wounding 28 others. amid rising tensions in the country, locals of cold, upon regional forces, should be more active in combating terrorists. well, we spoke with a kenyan based regional specialist who told us local forces lack the resources to take on the m 23 insurgence. they don't have a section of the democratic republican from somebody within the contract with them because google but i've been having trouble getting better, but it's not an idea of contrition. it's not part of because the 4 separate are being sent to the doctor got into vince on both the public labor to be filling in the convoy so that the only military that i got into the com

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 c

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 non

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 keyvi, oop 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 in africa's largest economy, nigeria, there are rising tensions about the shortage of cash offer. the central bank decided to replace the bank notes in circulation with a new issue. a lack of cash has become a major point of contention in the west african country as if prepared for a presidential election late of this month. there's also a deficit of fuel long lines being seen outside both banks and petrol stations. the central bank decided to change the currency in an effort to combat counterfeiting and an attempt to control inflation. policies correspondent follow up and buffy has more of this. the latest challenge nigerians of facing is a lack of cash, barely few weeks. it's general elections. bank send us an au

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 currency

people in the d. r. c, who suffered from m 23 a texas gathered this week to protest what they call on successful peacekeeping missions. now this, what you're seeing is the aftermath from a number of days ago when congo li citizens class 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. kelly h. 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 the local forces, lack the resources to take on the m 23 in search. and they don't have a section of the democratic republican eastern democratic republic of campbell. but i've been having trouble and it's getting better, but it's not an idea of contrition. it's not dr. for because the 4 separate are being sent to the doctor got intervention or does it need to be filling in the convoy who about the military that got into the

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 milita

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 will be going back particular direction. felix, this confli

a rebel group is fighting to take control of a region 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 shod 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 eastern 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 an immediate cease fire. the security diffusion is that literacy is very good. not much. not a matter of one or 2 convers, that got to be something, be resolved through our political process. the lead as 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

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 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 frailties. lucas hurley equalizing after the ball, had rebounde

as poor francis met with victims of the conflict in the d. r. c. capitol 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. o, regional leaders may be calling for me is she's far, but is the m 23 rebel group actually listening. i put that question to d. w. d w's. felix marina. and i are okay. i good afternoon. i don't think the m 23 rebel group is listening because they were not in that particular meeting were as if i was calls. and i remember there, towards the end of last year, there was another sci fi that was called in november and the infantry 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 what they hear originally does, how seed backs on whether they'll implement this is via or not are this is flat or not. i doubt they're imprinted through group will be a going that parti

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 the

the troubles with their spirit seemingly unfazed by the ongoing strife and a d r. c. manual event is usually how least 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 believe organized standards tend to possess full sofa. little, let me look what it did, the, the problem of the region is politico the military and sociological it, but the festival intervenes more on the socio logical 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 amana 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 is like, you kn

the d. r. c. government blames neighboring rwanda for supporting him. 23 and allegation currently 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 congress 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. the headliner, patrick, and the patrick we, i thank you so much for joining me. on upfront thank you. tensions are flaring between the d r c animal wanda, which your government has accused of backing the armed group m 23. is that that's an accusation that wanda 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 further escalation. rwanda had said that your government is quote, preparing for war is war with rwanda minute. thank you for your question. a

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 curr

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 security reasons. we weren't allowed to hold an event and go mm. hm, so we gathered in vacaville instead for the record, we want stability, tranquillity, and for life to go on. this is our country, a

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 mont

the un mission to the d. r. c has shrugged off the incident, saying they were protecting their convoy. the convoy was attacked by demonstrators who had previously barricaded the road with large stones forcing the convoy to stop the civilians died, while peacekeepers tried to protect the convoy. the class happened about 10 kilometers from the major city of goma. while the un convoy was returning from a resupply mission, with around $18200.00 personnel in charge, the un mission to the d. r. c has been deployed in eastern congo, so it took over from a previous un operation in 2010. it's mandate includes supporting the congo least government's efforts to stabilize the region. however, people in the congo say they are dissatisfied with the peacekeepers. city, with war, with the 23 rebels. so going on in the eastern city of goma, forcing thousands of people to leave their home. we'll have a listen in on to what the displaced people had to say about their life in combat. with the m 23 rebels. we are fleeing the m 23 war.

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

we are hoping peace will be restored in the east of d r c. and our leaders will come together to find a solution for us. we're so happy and we convinced that we are blessed. we are bless people, my good my joy is huge and i think i'm going to cry. it's so marvelous that the pope has come to visit, it will mean reconciliation for our country. and on my e o congolese, people are happy to receive the blessing from the pope. it's a great opportunity for us to receive this blessing. let him bring peace. so our country moves forward, stop the war. he came to bring tranquillity, american weapons more now from kinshasa. the pope's ne thing with people have been displaced by effected by conflicts and east of the country from it to the province where 2 armed groups, who could deco one, could conduct to another, called the adf, both responsible for massacring many civilian 1000 civilians. in recent years, also people from north keyvi where the m 23 alms group, widely understood to be a proxy of rwanda. they were one, the denies it is taken tara to, from

turned out to hear his message of peace and forgiveness in recent months, conflict in the east of the d. r. c has displaced hundreds of thousands of people. ah, a day of pure joy and anticipation, congolese catholics have long been waiting for this. pope francis on his way to lead a massive open as others in their capital kinshasa. most of them were not yet alive . the last time the pope came to visit you. many people here camp actually outside airport, just to get a good position to see the pope with their own eyes. many dollars. there are so excited about the paypal visit, the fast since 1985. i was wrong, so happy to come the above visit our country and we have dug these views. it can, it can give our vote b as in our country because we have some difficult up. okay. i understood the message that we should show mercy for each other that we should reconcile. so that piece can come back to our country. tony, would you got to gauge it, but visit dorothy there pulled the pony culture piece. he called for them to put an end to the war in the east, and i guess released her even though geographica

a rebel group is fighting to take control of a region 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 ukraine's president for lot of val lot, amir zalinski says the situation in the eastern province of done yet is critical. keith says it fought off a new russian assault on the sea of buck mood on saturday. the fiercest fighting of the war is concentrated on the eastern front. possible on the front line in ukraine's east. less than a kilometer away from russia's border. ukraine's territorial defense unit is trying to hold the line. i mean, but they are not. they were under constant sharing. have just been told that a drone is in the air. along with the russians are conducting recognizance flight as well, which will usually the shooting starts an hour later. it's dangerous cautious or we can only stay out for a bit. and then it's back to the bunker greeter was to move, which as a sort of thing like that, he was little sure of the battlefield isn't cut short. if by shelling the bumper you before you read t

a rebel group has fighting to take control of a region 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 anti government protesters clashed with police and perused capital after parliament rejected a proposal to bring forward elections since december, thousands of demonstrators across the country have been calling on president deena bolo, artie to step down, she took over from petra castillo, who was impeached and arrested for trying to dissolve. congress chillies says that the death toll from while fires has now reached 22. the government has extended the area covered by emergency orders, allowing the deployment of troops to baffle the flames or the 250 fires are burning amid scorching summer temperatures that have hindered the firefighters. now what pakistan's, former president and military ruler perverse machine has died, he succumbed after a long illness in hospital in to buy at the age of 79, which are of became president after a military coup. in 1999, he avoided 3 assassination attempts before leavi