Renewed Congo clashes expose aerial firepower, raising regional alarm

Contributor based in Kinshasa, DRC

Nation Media Group

Renewed clashes in eastern Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) have exposed the growing use of air power in the conflict, driving President Félix Tshisekedi to Luanda to seek counsel of his Angolan counterpart João Lourenço, amid fears of wider instability.

Tshisekedi visited Luanda on Monday morning. According to local state media and the meeting was convened to “analyse the escalating situation in eastern DRC.”

Renewed Congo clashes expose aerial firepower, raising regional alarm

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