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Turning to Africa, the conflict in eastern Congo intensifies as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize Bukavu, a city with over 1 million residents and rich mineral resources. This marks a significant escalation in their territorial advances, with the city falling after a days-long march from Goma, a similarly mineral-rich hub. The Congolese government initially downplayed the fall but was compelled to acknowledge the occupation, with reports of residents welcoming the rebels.