In his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sharply criticized the West, accusing it of directly fighting Russia by financially supporting Ukrainian forces and supplying weapons. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as well as deep differences between the West and Russia, continue to fuel current geopolitical tensions. It is therefore essential to closely monitor developments in Ukraine to ensure stability in the region.

The ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the Benelux met with the ambassador of Romania to Belgium to discuss cooperation in education. They explored the possibility of study stays in French-speaking Romanian universities for young Congolese. Romania is known for offering scholarships to developing African students. The two countries are also committed to strengthening their cooperative relations in the fields of health and education. Romania will support medical training in the DRC and the DRC will organize elections within constitutional deadlines. The security and humanitarian situation in eastern DRC as well as Romanian support for its ICC candidate were also discussed. This meeting demonstrates the desire to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and opens opportunities for Congolese youth in the fields of education and health.

In this article, we return to the controversy sparked by the images of migrants in Lampedusa, Italy. Videos circulating on social media have been manipulated and taken out of context to spread false information and fuel hatred towards NGOs. A video showing volunteers dancing with migrants was wrongly attributed to Lampedusa, when it was actually filmed in Calais, France. These manipulations highlight the importance of verifying sources and not contributing to the spread of false information.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis, with millions of lives at risk and a health system at its limits. Factors contributing to this crisis include armed conflict, forced displacement, deadly disease outbreaks and obstacles to humanitarian assistance. This situation requires rapid and coordinated intervention by the international community to mobilize the necessary resources, ensure the safety of vulnerable populations and provide shelter, food and basic health care. Sustainable peace and secure access to affected regions are also essential to resolve this crisis and enable reconstruction and stability in the DRC.

The meeting between the President of the DRC, Félix Tshisekedi, and the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, at the UN resulted in a historic decision: the opening of an Israeli embassy in Kinshasa and the transfer of the Congolese embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This rapprochement, which strengthens cooperation in various areas, arouses both favorable reactions and criticism. It remains to be seen how this decision will influence the DRC’s relations with other countries and what the international community’s reaction will be.

Irish rugby legend Jonathan Sexton prepares to play his final international match against South Africa at the World Cup. Since his debut in 2009, Sexton has become a key player for the Ireland team, becoming the all-time leading scorer with over 1,090 points. Despite his 38 years, Sexton remains an essential element thanks to his experience and his mastery of the game. The match against South Africa will be a real test and Ireland are counting on Sexton to guide the team to victory. This match has particular significance as Ireland are aiming for a place in the quarter-finals and hoping to break the limitations that have hampered their performances in previous editions of the World Cup. Irish fans will be behind their team and hope to see Sexton play a key role in this long-awaited victory.