Kinshasa Braces for Conflict as Kabila Allies with M23 Rebels

In tonight's edition, as Joseph Kabila returns to centre stage with a new alliance with the M23 rebels, political leaders in Congo are having to choose sides. The development has raised fears of renewed conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where M23 has been fighting government forces. Also, the US is calling for restraint in Ethiopia as a rights group warns that the conflict in Tigray is already taking a toll on civilians. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with reports of abuses and displacement. And the season of art fairs returns, we take a look at the rising international visibility of African contemporary art. The segment highlights how African artists are gaining global recognition and the role of art fairs in promoting their work.