Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the opening of an Israeli embassy in Kinshasa, in exchange for moving the DRC embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This merger also includes investments in security, agriculture and infrastructure. President Tshisekedi has long expressed interest in Israel and supported Donald Trump’s peace plan. The motivations behind this cooperation are speculated, but it demonstrates the search for strong partnerships in an ever-changing geopolitical context.

Jonathan Sexton, the legendary fly-half of the Irish team, enters his final international competition with the ambitious goal of winning the world title. At 38 years old, he is ready to give everything to lead his team to victory. After breaking Ireland’s points-scoring record, Sexton made a comeback against Romania. But his real test will come against South Africa, a formidable team. If Sexton manages to achieve this ultimate feat, he will definitely become a legend of Irish rugby. Supporters are holding their breath, hoping that Sexton can lead Ireland to the long-awaited victory.

Pope Francis begins a visit to Marseille focused on the theme of migration and the Mediterranean. Upon his arrival, he expressed his wish to denounce the cruelty and lack of humanity towards migrants. Sensitive to the environmental cause, he received the document on ecological planning from the French government. During his visit to the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, he participated in a moment of contemplation in front of the memorial dedicated to sailors and migrants missing at sea. In his speech, he called for people to no longer get used to indifference in the face of to shipwrecks in the Mediterranean and underlines the duty of humanity. His visit arouses mixed reactions, with some welcoming his commitment to migrants, others criticizing his political interference. The pope will close his visit by delivering a speech on the importance of international cooperation to resolve the migration crisis. His visit underlines the urgency of the migration issue and the call to act with compassion and responsibility in the face of this humanitarian crisis.

The Bangui Court of Appeal in the Central African Republic sentenced François Bozizé and several rebel leaders to life imprisonment for their role in the armed offensive during the presidential election of December 2020. The convicts are being tried in absentia and found guilty of several charges. Since the offensive, the Coalition of Patriots for Change has lost its power and tensions have emerged between the different leaders. François Bozizé lives in exile and calls for inclusive dialogue to resolve the political crisis. On the ground, occasional attacks continue but do not represent a real threat to the power in place. This conviction raises questions about respect for the rule of law in the Central African Republic and the political situation in the country remains precarious.

In this article, we discover that the First Lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, traveled to New York to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. During her visit, she met the United Nations Under-Secretary in charge of conflict-related sexual violence, Pramila Patten, who expressed her support for the National Fund for Reparation for Victims of Sexual Violence in Conflict and Crimes against Peace and Security of Humanity (FONAREV). The general director of FONAREV, Lucien Lundula Lolatui, also presented the actions already undertaken by the Fund, including the commemoration of Genocost and a tour of five provinces of the DRC. This meeting marks an important step in the fight against sexual violence in the DRC and opens up prospects for collaboration with the United Nations and other international experts.

In the aftermath of the coup d’état in Niger, a case of treason and conspiracy shakes the political scene. Around twenty personalities, including former ministers, are wanted for conspiracy against the State. This complex situation adds additional challenges to a country already facing insecurity and economic development. The Nigerien authorities are determined to shed light on this matter, but it is crucial to guarantee fair and transparent procedures to avoid politicization. Niger must face this crisis with responsibility and commitment, by promoting dialogue for reconciliation and the consolidation of democracy.