The Leopards dames of the DRC won a great 2-1 victory against the Guépardes of Benin in the first round of the qualifiers for the Morocco 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations. Falonne Pambani and Naomie Kaba Kaba scored the goals of the victory for the DRC, while Yolande Gnamni scored for Benin. This success puts the Leopards ladies in a favorable position before the return match scheduled in Cotonou. Congolese fans hope that their team will maintain this performance and qualify for the next rounds of the qualifiers. The road to the Morocco 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations is still long, but the Women’s Leopards are well on their way to qualifying.

Thousands of Britons gathered in London during the National Rejoin March to demonstrate in favor of the United Kingdom’s return to the European Union. The mobilization brought together participants from all backgrounds and was marked by strong messages and European flags. A YouGov poll shows that more than 60% of Britons consider Brexit a failure. Protesters express their anger and regret at the consequences of Brexit, particularly in terms of depriving future generations of EU membership. Although holding a referendum this year raises differences of opinion, almost half of those polled say they are in favor of a referendum in 10 years. This mobilization underlines the importance of taking into account the voices of those who believe that Brexit was a mistake.

Demonstrations against police violence and racism in France brought together thousands of people in several cities across the country. Although some altercations broke out in Paris, the vast majority of demonstrators expressed their demands peacefully. These mobilizations demonstrate a generalized fed up with persistent injustices and discrimination. The demonstrators demand an in-depth reform of police methods and justice for victims of violence. The government reacted by supporting the police, raising questions about its willingness to take into account the demands of the population. These demonstrations underline that it is essential to continue to fight for equality and justice in a society respectful of all citizens.

Ukrainian strikes on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea fleet in Crimea have led to an escalation of tensions between the two countries. Senior commanders of the Russian fleet were reportedly killed in the attack. Sevastopol governor warns of new missile attacks, but says danger is over. Ukraine’s president presents honorary awards to Polish volunteers during his visit to Poland, but does not meet with representatives of the Polish government, illustrating trade tensions between the two countries. Russian Foreign Minister rejects UN proposals to revive deal on Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea, showing difficulties in resolving the conflict. Sergei Lavrov accuses the West of directly fighting Russia in Ukraine. The Ukrainian president meets with the Sudanese general al-Burhane to counter Russian influence in Africa. The former head of the Russian space agency is appointed senator of the occupied Zaporizhia region in Ukraine, testifying to Russia’s annexation policy. The situation in Ukraine remains precarious, requiring a peaceful resolution and sustained diplomatic engagement.

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Since the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, the region has undertaken a process of demilitarization with the support of Russia. Azerbaijan is cooperating closely with Russian peacekeeping forces to disarm separatist forces. However, this process could take time due to the presence of fighters in remote areas. At the same time, a first convoy from the International Red Cross arrived to provide humanitarian assistance to the population, facing a shortage of food, water and medicine. Despite these efforts, major challenges remain, including reconciliation between the parties, the return of displaced citizens, and the reintegration of the region into Azerbaijan. Demilitarization is an important step toward peace, but much work remains to be done.

The meeting between the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, and the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, focused on the support of the United Nations for the elections in the DRC and the fight against groups armed. The two leaders also discussed the DRC’s commitment to climate and biodiversity. This meeting highlights the importance of international collaboration in solving global challenges. The United Nations remains committed to supporting the DRC in its sustainable development.