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Forecast: M23 seizes city in eastern DR Congo, U.S. could impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and airlines resume some Middle East flights

Factal January 31, 2025

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Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

Forecast podcast: Tensions spiral as Rwanda-backed rebels seize key city in eastern DR Congo

Factal January 31, 2025

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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss the fighting underway in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, plus more on U.S. tariffs on Mexico and…

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Forecast: M23 seizes city in eastern DR Congo, U.S. could impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and airlines resume some Middle East flights

Forecast podcast: Tensions spiral as Rwanda-backed rebels seize key city in eastern DR Congo