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Congo pays price of progress for electric battery boom Latouifa Fetafeta 04/01/2025April 1, 2025 As demand for electric batteries surges, communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing harsh consequences. Former cobalt miner Philippe Masudi fights for responsible mining, seeking justice and a sustainable energy transition that protects local lives. https://www.dw.com/en/congo-pays-price-of-progress-for-electric-battery-boom/video-72022871 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Why is Southeast Asia turning to nuclear power? Karl Sexton 04/01/2025April 1, 2025 Governments across Southeast Asia are eyeing nuclear energy to fuel rapid growth while also meeting ambitious climate goals. But critics say they should instead be focusing on exploiting abundant renewable sources. https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-southeast-asia-turning-to-nuclear-power/a-72104691 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Eritrea's conflicts also being fought out in Germany Christoph Hasselbach 04/01/2025April 1, 2025 Security authorities suspect the Brigade N'Hamedu is behind recent violent attacks on Eritrean festivals in Germany. Eritrean opposition groups have said the festivals are used as propaganda by an oppressive regime. https://www.dw.com/en/eritreas-conflicts-also-being-fought-out-in-germany/a-72100866 © 2025 Deutsche Welle |