Fresh M23 rebel clashes displace thousands in eastern DR Congo

Also, Somalia has been hit by its worst floods in decades. Over 300,000 people have been displaced and at least 29 killed. Experts warn the toll is likely to rise. The extreme weather has also triggered landslides in Kenya and Ethiopia, submerging villages and farms.

Finally, Benin is a mainly Christian country, but people's ancient belief in the voodoo religion is embedded in the culture. Believers see forests as sacred homes to the spirits and places of worship, but many of these are disappearing as urbanisation and the demand for agriculture increases. 

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