King Charles III and Queen Camilla concluded their visit to France with a stop in Bordeaux, highlighting their interest in the environment and sustainability. They met local actors involved in the fight against climate change and discovered innovative ecological initiatives. The visit highlighted the historical links between Bordeaux and Great Britain, as well as the city’s commitment to environmental issues. The royal couple visited an experimental forest to better understand the effects of environmental change and discovered a vineyard converted to biodynamics, illustrating the importance of sustainable agriculture. The tasting of a Grand Cru Classé highlighted the excellence of Bordeaux viticulture and the challenges it faces. This visit highlights the growing importance of commitment to the environment and sustainability in Bordeaux.

In this powerful excerpt from a blog post, we look at several notable events in Africa this week. In Rwanda, President Kagame announced his candidacy for a fourth term, sparking questions about democracy in the country. In Niger, the political situation remains tense with demands to restore constitutional order. In DR Congo, President Tshisekedi has called for an accelerated withdrawal of peacekeepers, but this could leave a dangerous security vacuum. In Libya, floods have ravaged some towns, making reconstruction efforts crucial. In Ethiopia, violence has highlighted the need to renew the mandate of UN investigators to document war crimes. Finally, families in the DRC are demanding justice after a violent repression that cost many civilian lives. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of staying informed and supporting efforts for democracy, justice and development in Africa.

After several weeks of violent clashes in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a ceasefire agreement was reached between Armenian separatists and Azerbaijan. The ongoing negotiations, supervised by Russian peacekeepers, aim to facilitate the withdrawal of separatist troops and allow the return of displaced civilians. Weapons have already been handed over, but the situation remains tense in Stepanakert, the “capital” of Nagorno-Karabakh. Despite this, these talks represent a glimmer of hope for the peaceful resolution of this conflict.

In a speech to the UN, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes progress towards “historic peace” with Saudi Arabia. This progress is the result of efforts to bring Israel closer to Arab countries. Netanyahu stresses that Palestinians must not have a veto over new peace deals and urges their active participation. However, the conflict with Iran persists and the question of Palestinian self-determination remains crucial. Despite these encouraging advances, there are still many obstacles to overcome to achieve lasting peace.

The President of the DRC National Assembly, Christophe Mboso, recently met the Belgian Ambassador to the DRC, Roxane de Bilderling. This meeting is of particular importance in the context of the last parliamentary session before the elections scheduled for the end of the year. The discussions focused on the agenda of the new parliamentary session as well as bilateral relations between the two countries. The President of the National Assembly expressed his desire to strengthen these relations through concrete projects. This meeting demonstrates the importance of diplomatic relations between the DRC and Belgium and the desire for mutual cooperation. It contributes to strengthening the stability and development of the DRC.

Argentina claim a vital victory against Samoa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. After a defeat against England, the victory restores confidence to the Pumas and puts them in a good position to reach the quarter-finals. The domination of Argentina, thanks to good conquest and effective kicking, allowed them to gain the advantage over their opponents. The Argentines will have to continue to progress and raise their level of play to continue their journey in the competition. Their next match against Chile will be crucial to confirm their progress.

During the 78th UN Assembly, the First Lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, met with the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten. This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss victims of sexual violence in the DRC and to discuss collaborations for the reparation and prevention of these crimes. Pramila Patten expressed her support for the National Fund for Reparation for Victims of Sexual Violence and proposed an exchange of good practices with other countries. The First Lady is committed to putting in place concrete actions to repair the damage caused to victims and prevent further violence. This meeting marks a significant step forward in the fight against sexual violence in the DRC and strengthens collaboration with the UN to improve reparation for victims and raise awareness of this serious problem.