Is peace ever possible in DR Congo?
Tension once again flares in DR Congo, following a largely unobserved truce
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Is peace ever possible in DR Congo?" was published on December 14, 2023 and runs 42 minutes.
December 14, 2023 ·42m · Focus on Africa
Summary
A largely unobserved truce in DR Congo, results in heightened tensions between Rwanda and the DRC. There's a presidential election just round the corner, with President Félix Tshisekedi seeking a second, and final, five-year term in office. So, is peace ever possible in the DRC?Also, South African musician Tyla sparks a debate on social media, after describing herself as "coloured". She was talking about her mixed heritage on TikTok. We'll hear a fascinating conversation about the complexities of coloured identity within the South African context.And we meet Rebeca Omordia the Romanian/Nigerian pianist, championing the work of African classical music composers!
Episode Description
A largely unobserved truce in DR Congo, results in heightened tensions between Rwanda and the DRC. There's a presidential election just round the corner, with President Félix Tshisekedi seeking a second, and final, five-year term in office. So, is peace ever possible in the DRC?
Also, South African musician Tyla sparks a debate on social media, after describing herself as "coloured". She was talking about her mixed heritage on TikTok. We'll hear a fascinating conversation about the complexities of coloured identity within the South African context.
And we meet Rebeca Omordia the Romanian/Nigerian pianist, championing the work of African classical music composers!
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