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Are electric vehicles a green revolution or just greenwashing on wheels? Nick Pell pops the hood and breaks it all down here on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Nick Pell!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1301On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Electric vehicles carry zero tailpipe emissions, but the electricity powering them often comes from coal and natural gas plants — meaning your EV's true environmental footprint depends heavily on where you live and how your local grid generates power.The cobalt fueling EV batteries comes overwhelmingly from the Democratic Republic of Congo — one of the poorest, most unstable nations on Earth — where child labor, armed militia control of mines, and toxic contamination of local communities remain deeply troubling realities.EVs start with a larger carbon deficit than gas-powered cars due to battery manufacturing, but they erase that debt within 15,000 to 50,000 miles — and every mile driven after that threshold is cleaner than the equivalent gas-powered mile would be.The average EV costs about $53,000 compared to $36,000 for a gas-powered car, with batteries alone accounting for 30 to 40 percent of the price — and federal tax credits that once softened the blow have been eliminated.EV technology is rapidly evolving — with lighter, faster-charging batteries on the horizon and recycling infrastructure growing — so doing your homework on total cost of ownership, local grid sources, and available incentives can help you make a smarter, more informed decision.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Quiltmind: Email jordanaudience@quiltmind.com to get started or visit quiltmind.com for more infoBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanProgressive Insurance: Free online quote: progressive.comFlyKitt: 15% off: flykitt.com, code JORDANSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ralph welcomes international human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber to discuss the U.S. and Israel's illegal war on Iran. Then, Ralph speaks to investigative reporter David Cay Johnston about the finances of Donald Trump.Craig Mokhiber is an international human rights lawyer and activist, and a former senior United Nations human rights official. A human rights activist in the 1980s, he would go on to serve for more than three decades at the United Nations, with postings in Switzerland, Palestine, Afghanistan, and UN Headquarters in New York. In October of 2023, he left the United Nations, penning a widely read letter criticizing the UN's human rights failures in the Middle East, warning of unfolding genocide in Gaza, and calling for a new approach to Palestine and Israel based on international law, human rights, and equality.Anyone who pays attention knows that Iran wasn't attacked because it has nuclear weapons. It was attacked because it doesn't have nuclear weapons, and was therefore viewed by Israel and the U.S. as being a state that could be overcome militarily. But what really is, I think, most telling about this is the hypocrisy of the claims, because the only party in the region that has stockpiles of nuclear weapons (which are entirely undeclared and unsupervised) is the Israeli regime, not the Iranian. And the Israeli regime was joined in attacking Iran by another nuclear power—the United States.Craig MokhiberIsrael (which has attacked the United Nations throughout its entire life and declared that the United Nations is an anti-Semitic terror organization) fights like hell to stay in the United Nations, pays its dues every year to make sure that it stays in…and renews its treaty obligations as a member of the United Nations (that, of course, it violates with impunity). So it's very funny that Israel calls the UN an anti-Semitic terror organization, yet it insists on being a member and paying its dues to fund that so-called anti-Semitic terror organization.Craig MokhiberI don't think that putting Iran in an existential crisis is the best way to tell them you don't need nuclear weapons. I think stopping attacking them, their economy, their currency, their scientists, their political leaders, their military personnel, their civilians, their girls' schools—if you want a country to believe that it doesn't need to arm itself, this is not the way to go about it.Craig MokhiberDavid Cay Johnston is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter, specialist in economics and tax issues, and a professor of practice teaching law, public policy, and journalism at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the author of several books, including The Making of Donald Trump and It's Even Worse Than You Think: What The Trump Administration Is Doing To America. He is also the co-founder of DCReport, a nonprofit news service that reports what the President and Congress DO, not what they SAY.Convicting Donald Trump of tax fraud would be very easy. You establish these corporations [reporting major losses] don't exist. You establish that he took tax losses from these multiple corporations (in all, about 60 entries over the six years of tax returns). And there's no defense for that. It's flat-out fraud. It's blatant fraud. So Trump has gotten away with this because we don't seriously treat high-level tax fraud in this country.David Cay JohnstonNews 3/20/26* Our top story this week concerns a new study titled “Inequality, not regulation, drives America's housing affordability crisis.” As summarized in Hell Gate, this study demonstrates that the precipitous rise in rent prices are not primarily the result of insufficient housing supply or of vacancy rates. Moreover, contrary to the claims of the so-called Abundance movement, reducing regulations to spur new construction is unlikely to create significantly more housing. Even if it did, that would probably fail to bring down rents, because the real cause of the rental spike is “Steep national inequality.” So, what can be done to bring down rents? Maximilian Buchholz, the lead author of the study, puts it bluntly in this interview: “rent control, tenant protection policies like just cause eviction, and income supports for people toward the bottom.” Simply put, the best policies to lower rents are policies that lower rents. This has been demonstrated time and time again in different policy areas, yet on the whole, Democrats still seem to prefer byzantine policy formulae instead of straightforward policy solutions to the glaring issues facing the American people. * Speaking of rising costs, Washingtonian magazine is out with a new story on the Washington Post hiking prices for subscribers. Yet apparently not all subscribers are created equal. According to this story, these increases are accompanied by a simple yet insidious message: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.” This is the latest deployment of what has become known as algorithmic – or “surveillance” – pricing. This piece notes other examples of surveillance pricing, ranging from the Princeton Review charging more for the same SAT tutoring package in areas with higher Asian populations (they called it the “tiger mom tax”) to Amazon charging local school districts vastly different prices for the same supplies. However, this new policy from the Post is especially brazen given the straits the paper has recently found itself in, declining by a million subscribers between 2021 and 2026 and hemorrhaging key reporters to a new rival paper sponsored by Robert Albritton, including Dana Milbank, Jeff Stein, Paul Kane and Paige Cunningham, among others, per the Hill.* In more media news, Variety reports that ratings for CBS Evening News are cratering, falling back to where executives at the news division behind the show “hoped never to return.” The nightly news program, anchored by Tony Dokoupil, has fallen below 4 million viewers; when the previous iteration of the program anchored by Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson fell to this nadir, Paramount Skydance pulled the plug. While this is perhaps just a symptom of the collapse of cable news, Variety notes that ABC's “World News Tonight,” averaged nearly 8 and a half million viewers and “NBC Nightly News” scored just over 6 and half million. Dokoupil did score a slight uptick in viewership when he took over the Evening News, but that seems to have been nothing more than a flash in the pan. This pathetic showing seems to confirm what seemed obvious all along: there is simply little audience for the editorial viewpoint espoused by CBS's new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.* The bad news for Bari doesn't end there, either. According to the Wrap, the new chief is locked in contentious negotiations with the unionized staff of CBS, specifically the 60-person unit behind the network's streaming service, “CBS News 24/7.” These workers staged a 24 hour walkout earlier this week. Their grievances include everything from new grueling 12-hour weekend shifts – despite no weekend-specific live programming – as well as CBS News' reported plans to lay off 15% of staff. CBS News already laid off roughly 100 people in October after Paramount merged with Skydance and many believe more layoffs will come if the merger with CNN, which is not unionized, goes through as part of the Paramount Warner Bros. deal.* In other news, a recent study reveals a fascinating disconnect between the self-description of Democrats and their policy preferences. The study, conducted on behalf of the New Republic by Embold Research, gave respondents five choices to describe their ideology: conservative, moderate, moderate-to-liberal, liberal, and progressive. Only 12% identified as moderate, but another 21% called themselves moderate-to-liberal. Yet, among this combined group, approximately 70% said Democrats are “too timid” on taxing the rich and corporations, and cracking down on corporate criminals. Fewer than 5% of moderates said Democrats are “too aggressive” on these issues. In a word, even the moderates among the Democratic base think the party should take a more strident economic populist line. This tracks with polling conducted during the Texas Democratic Senate primary which found that 47% of voters who identified as socialists also identified as moderates.* Our next several stories this week have to do with the intersection of foreign policy and energy. The AP reports that on Tuesday, Cuba reconnected its energy grid following a 29-hour long nationwide blackout. This story notes that this reconnection will only provide scant and temporary relief, because not enough power is being generated. The energy crisis in Cuba has gotten progressively worse since the beginning of the year, as the new government in Venezuela and the newly reinforced sanctions regime have both served to cut off the island from energy imports. That said, cracks in this blockade are beginning to form. Bloomberg reports that a “tanker carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude is expected to arrive in Cuba by the end of the month,” and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her administration is “looking into different possibilities” to resume fuel shipments to Cuba as well. Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico is “sovereign” and able to “have trade agreements with any country in the world,” per the Latin Times. The U.S. government has already eased sanctions on Russian oil sales to India, but has now announced that they will not allow the Russians to send oil to Cuba, per Bloomberg. As the ship is already on its way, it is an open question of how far the U.S. will go to prevent Russia from sending lifesaving resources to the country that has held out against American pressure for so long.* Next, a stunning story in the Wall Street Journal documents how the Trump administration settled on their final course of action in Venezuela. According to this piece, the Central Intelligence Agency consulted former Chevron executive Ali Moshiri, described as the oil company's man in “Man in Venezuela—and a CIA Informant.” Apparently, Moshiri warned that if the U.S. government tried to oust the Chavista government of Nicolás Maduro and install María Corina Machado and her exile comrades in its place, the country would turn into “another quagmire like Iraq.” Moshiri specifically warned that Machado did not have the support of the country's security services or control of its oil infrastructure. For their part, Chevron issued a statement claiming that “between spring of 2025 and the removal of Maduro, Chevron did not authorize anyone working for, or on behalf of, the company to engage with the CIA related to Venezuela's leadership, including assessments of government officials or opposition leaders.” Moshiri, formally left Chevron in 2017 and ended his consulting relationship with the company in 2024. Unlike many other oil companies, Chevron maintained a presence in Venezuela over the years, positioning the company to benefit most from the new extraction political environment under the leadership of upjumped Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.* Meanwhile, a story from NOTUS highlights why this kind of outside advice is likely more heeded than ever in the halls of power: the publication reports that six months ago, the State Department under the leadership of Secretary Marco Rubio, fired its in-house oil and gas experts, including laying off staff who “would have been responsible for gaming out possible scenarios if the Strait of Hormuz was closed” and “staffers with close professional relationships at oil and gas companies in the Middle East and experts tasked with maintaining diplomatic contacts at foreign energy bureaus.” This is a final nail in the coffin for the misguided logic of Elon Musk's DOGE initiative and serves as a crystal clear example of why it is so dangerous to purge experts with significant institutional knowledge from the federal bureaucracy.* Another consequence of this lack of diplomatic expertise is the ultimate cost to the taxpayer – $200 billion in additional Pentagon funding, to be exact, per CNBC. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, defending the request in typically childish terms, said “It takes money to kill bad guys.” In similarly childish terms, President Trump, asked why the Pentagon is seeking so much money, said, “We're asking for a lot of reasons,” and while he told a reporter he would not send U.S. troops to the region, he added, “If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you.” Beyond the flippant attitude towards the immense sums of taxpayer money they are requesting from Congress, to say nothing of the cost in American and Iranian lives, the American people would do well to remember how casually the political class treats $200 billion when it is to be spent on war instead of social programs. All this as gas prices spike, with price increases rippling out to all other consumer goods.* Finally, the BBC reports a Belgian court has ruled that a former diplomat, Etienne Davignon, can stand trial in connection with the 1961 killing of Congo's first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba. Davignon, 93, is the “only surviving member of the 10 Belgians accused in a criminal case brought by Lumumba's family in 2011.” At the time, Davignon was a diplomat in training. He would go on to become a vice-president of the European Commission. Lumumba meanwhile was ousted in a Belgian and U.S.-backed coup led by Mobutu Sese Seko, who would rule Congo (renamed Zaire) until 1997. In 1961, Lumumba was executed by a Belgian-backed Congolese firing squad and his body was dissolved in acid. Lumumba's grandson, Mehdi Lumumba, is quoted saying “We are all relieved…Belgium is finally confronting its history.” Many have remarked that while this has taken over 50 years, it sets a powerful precedent that justice can be found even after so many decades. Many of the war criminals that walk the Earth today are far younger than Mr. Davignon.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this episode I recount the 1959 story of a retired British Royal Air Force fighter pilot named Colonel Remy Van Lierde who was flying over the Congo's remote jungle forests when he spotted something unbelievable - a giant 50 ft long snake...Why did ancient civilizations all over the world deify serpents? Why did the ancients of South America depict serpents even within their monumental building projects? When we take a deeper look at the oral traditions of the Andean region such as the legend of Viracocha,as well as the legend of the “Hanan Pacha” that whispers of an underworld symbolized by “Amaru” (the serpent), we can begin to connect the dots on why the serpent is so strongly depicted. JOIN ME ON A TOUR

Some travellers have a much keener sense of adventure and embracing physical risk on their travels, and others just stumble into a travel drama they didn't anticipate; we have all kinds on this episode about things going wrong! First up, Tudor Morgan, a veteran of many Antarctic stays and current Antarctic Ambassador for HX Expeditions, calmly explains a near-disaster he experienced some years back when working for British Antarctic Survey. Patrick Nash then explains a tricky border crossing from the 1980s between then Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), and the Central African Republic. Over the years, I have heard a number of harrowing border crossing tales from my guests and this is up there with the best of them! Finally, I chat with Shannon O'Brien about an accident she was involved in while travelling in Myanmar. To go with the theme of this episode it could, of course, have been so much worse - though it was already pretty bad, I reckon! Links: Tudor Morgan of HX Expeditions - https://www.travelhx.com/en-au/ Patrick Nash - https://www.patricknash.co.uk/ Patrick’s book Shots Across the Water: Tales of a Journey Through Africa - https://amzn.to/4cMl0UQ Shannon O’Brien - https://www.shannon-obrien.com/ Shannon’s memoir Stray - https://amzn.to/4bQdiKT Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/386 *Full disclosure: Amazon Services LLC Associates Program NotABallerina.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Support the show: https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Au Siège de l'ONU à New York, en marge de la Commission de la condition de la femme consacrée cette année à l'accès à la justice, la République démocratique du Congo met en avant des avancées, notamment une présence accrue des femmes dans les instances décisionnelles et une égalité inscrite dans la Constitution, ainsi qu'une approche plus globale face aux violences faites aux femmes.Dans un entretien avec ONU Info, la ministre du Genre, de la Famille et de l'Enfant, Micheline Ombaé Kalama, insiste : « Punir ne suffit pas : il faut aussi réparer ».Dans l'Est du pays, les violences sexuelles liées aux conflits restent l'une des injustices les plus profondes. Elles sont, souligne-t-elle, « utilisées comme armes de guerre » pour « réduire » les femmes, les rendre « incapables même de réfléchir ou de résister », avec des conséquences durables.Malgré des obstacles persistants, notamment dans les zones affectées par les conflits où l'accès aux victimes reste difficile, les autorités congolaises entendent renforcer l'accès à la justice, notamment à travers la redynamisation des tribunaux et l'organisation d'audiences foraines.Mais leur réponse ne s'arrête pas aux sanctions. La RDC mise également sur la réparation, à travers le Fonds national de réparation des victimes (FONAREV) et des centres intégrés de prise en charge, qui offrent un accompagnement en plusieurs volets — médical, psychosocial, juridique et de réinsertion économique — permettant aux survivantes de « reprendre leur vie en marche » et de se réintégrer dans la société.La ministre met également en avant la promotion d'une « masculinité positive » — encourager les hommes, dès le plus jeune âge, à reconnaître les capacités des femmes et à les considérer comme des égales — ainsi qu'une politique de « tolérance zéro » à l'égard des auteurs de violences, afin de prévenir ces crimes et renforcer la réponse judiciaire.(Interview : Micheline Ombaé Kalama, ministre du Genre, de la Famille et de l'Enfant de la RDC; propos receuillis par Cristina Silveiro)

Iran has shown they can do a lot of damage to United States and Israeli assets – and regional allies in the Gulf – via missile and drone attacks. But one country can offer its deep experience on how to counter such a blitz: Ukraine. Also: today's stories, including why President Donald Trump's appeal for assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz has not been well-received by allies; how a leadership change is underway at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at a critical time for the agency; and how, despite economic insecurity and a violent conflict fueled by the resurgence of the M23, in the Congo, children there have found a lifeline in dance. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.

Real Sober Mom Danielle couldn't imagine a life without alcohol. Though alcohol didn't play a large role in her upbringing in the Congo with her missionary family, it slowly began to creep into her life after the death of her grandmother who she'd been taking care of in her early 20s in Colorado. Alcohol showed up for Danielle in her grief, and from that point she began to really love the way it made her feel.Drinking was the norm at the school Danielle began to teach at, which cemented it even more deeply into her lifestyle. More and more each year, she leaned on it to get herself through the grief of a miscarriage and the consistent challenges of being a teacher. Danielle knew she needed to quit, but she had no clue what a positive sober life could look like. It wasn't until she found this podcast that she began to hear stories of women who actually loved their sober lives. After the loss of a close friend this past summer, Danielle knew it was time to quit. So, she began to search for the joy in sobriety. She is now six months sober and she wants to encourage you to keep going! Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode 223 host Galit Friedlander and guest May Or (professional dancer with touring and commercial credits and a doctorate in psychology) discuss what it took for May to complete her PhD while working as a dancer, the pressure and perfectionism many dancers experience, and how social media has changed the way dancers are seen in the industry. They also talk about May's experience growing up as an immigrant navigating language barriers, balancing rehearsals with doctoral coursework, and her perspective on why dancers can pursue more than one path. Follow Galit Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can connect with May Or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maylovespink and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@maylovespink. Listen to DanceSpeak on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

It's Monday, March 16th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus 400 Christians murdered in Congo in one year Christians are being attacked, murdered, and abducted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo every week, and the violence appears to be worse than ever, reports International Christian Concern. Between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, the Institute for International Religious Freedom reported that nearly 400 Christians were murdered in the African nation of Congo. And this is only a fraction of the total violence being perpetrated. Rebel militias have gained vast influence over the Christian-majority nation due to extremist Islamist ideologies, years-long civil wars, and political upheaval. According to Open Doors, Congo is the 29th most oppressive country worldwide for Christians. The persecuted Christians in Congo are no doubt praying Psalm 91 which says, “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.' Surely, He will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. … You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day. … A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.” (verses 2,3,5, 7-8) Missile strikes U.S. Embassy in Iraq A missile has struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq as President Donald Trump's war on Iran heads into its third week, reports The Daily Mail. Plumes of smoke were seen above the U.S. embassy in the Iraqi capital. The missile landed within the embassy's boundaries. Pentagon sending assault ship & 2,500 Marines toward Iran The Pentagon is deploying the U.S.S. Tripoli and 2,500 Marines to the Middle East after President Trump vowed Friday to unleash “unparalleled firepower,” reports the New York Post. On Friday morning, War Secretary Pete Hegseth gave this overview. HEGSETH: “With every passing hour, we know, and we know they know, that the military capabilities of their evil regime are crumbling. They can barely communicate, let alone coordinate. They're confused, and we know it.  Our response? We will keep pressing. We will keep pushing, keep advancing. No quarter, no mercy for our enemies.” Iran's blocking Strait of Hormuz leading to global oil price spike The deployment of the amphibious assault ship comes as the American military admits it's currently unable to break Iranian influence over the vital Strait of Hormuz as global oil prices spike.  The Strait of Hormuz is located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It provides the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world's most strategically important choke points. The expected two-week voyage from East Asia matches Energy Secretary Chris Wright's prediction of reopening the crucial waterway “by the end of the month.” Secretary Hegseth was perturbed by a CNN report that Iran's stranglehold of the Strait of Hormuz was a surprise. HEGSETH: “More fake news from CNN. Reports that the ‘Trump administration underestimated the Iran war's impact on the Strait of Hormuz.' “Patently ridiculous, of course! For decades, Iran has threatened shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This is always what they do: Hold the Strait hostage. CNN doesn't think we thought of that. It's a fundamentally unserious report.” Idaho House urges Supreme Court to invalidate homosexual “marriage” The Idaho House of Representatives has voted to reject the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges and urged the justices to reconsider the decision legalizing homosexual marriage nationwide, reports the Herzog Foundation. Lawmakers approved House Joint Memorial 17 last Tuesday in a 44-26 vote. All Democrats voted against the measure, and a small number of Republicans joined them. The resolution now heads to the Idaho Senate. The memorial states the Legislature “rejects the Obergefell decision” and “calls upon the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse Obergefell and restore the natural definition of marriage.” Supporters say the 2015 ruling overrode the authority of states and ignored the will of voters who had already defined marriage in state law. The resolution says Obergefell “is at odds with the Constitution of the United States and the principles upon which the United States is established.” It also says the ruling “arbitrarily and unjustly” cast aside the historic understanding of marriage, which “has been recognized as the union of one man and one woman for more than 2,000 years.” Idaho Republican State Rep. Tony Wisniewski sponsored the memorial. He said supporters oppose “the debasing of the term of marriage to that of something that is abhorrent to many of us.” The memorial also points to Idaho voters' earlier decision on the issue. In 2006, 63% of voters approved Amendment 2, which added language to the state Constitution defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Supporters argue the Supreme Court brushed aside that vote when it issued the Obergefell ruling. The resolution also states the decision “may have been illegitimately adjudicated” because two justices in the majority, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan, had previously officiated homosexual weddings and did not recuse themselves. The memorial now moves to the Idaho Senate. The governor does not play a role because joint memorials do not require a signature. “Educated for Liberty” film urges Christian parents to wake up And finally, the rise of government-controlled schools and secular education has produced a decline of moral and academic excellence, which has led to a loss of liberty, reports The Providence Foundation. Schools have become progressively dangerous. Some of the most negative influences that young Americans can face today are found in public schools. Exposure to drugs, assault, rape, and murder are becoming more and more common. Radical transgender and homosexual ideology is promoted in classrooms, and reinforced by biological males having access to girls' restrooms and being allowed to compete in girls' sports. Well, there's a new Christian documentary out entitled Educated for Liberty. It urges Christian parents to pull their kids out of public schools and homeschool them or place them in private Christian schools instead. DAVID BARTON: “If you can't think biblically, then what you have is a bunch of secular-thinking people who attend church which will never change a community in the right direction.” RHONDA THOMAS: “We're not, as a church, raising up parents that understand their responsibility in the education of their children.” CAROL SWAIN: “Sunday School is fine. It's good. Vacation Bible School: Fine and good, but it's not enough.” CAROLE ADAMS: “Education is discipleship -- one way or another. Discipling our children in a secularized society, or it's discipling them to Christ.” CASEY GORDON: “How could you possibly segregate the concept of education from the duty and responsibility of the Christian faith, and that they should be trained in the Christian faith and in a Christian way?” ALEX NEWMAN: “For hundreds of years in this country, the Bible was the essential book. It was the foundation of everything. And yet, here we are where it's actually controversial that we should have the Bible in education. It's truly astounding.” MRS. SAM SORBO: “Give your children the Bible, and you give them an understanding of God, which is education. Then the world will become clear to them, and they'll be world changers.” Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Watch the film, Educated for Liberty, for free through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, March 16th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Got started this week with the crazy story out of Switzerland where a passenger doused himself with fuel, set himself on fire, and killed six passengers.... then got into a drone strike in Congo killing a UN worker. Plus Iran war update and the fuel crisis, David Goggins goes to Pararescue training, massive California hospice fraud, and a store security guard forces shoplifter to give him a handjob (finishing) before he lets her go. Music: Bossman Dlow/"Mo Chicken"

Episode 698: We just survived a crazy windstorm in Western PA. Andrew lost a tree, Puke lost shingles, and Brett lives in an apartment. How are storms measured? Comparing river scenes in Anaconda and Congo. Do snakes have thoughts? What are the Tennessee Volunteer Slave Catchers? Can Brett get a Jappalachia hat? Brett thinks Japanese people look retarded. Beef tubes! Trying to figure out how Lent works. War with Iran makes Puke depressed. Andrew's never ending Valentine's Day. Puke catches his kidney stone in a jar.

Nous partons en Afrique du côté de celles et ceux qui ont fui l'est de la RDC, des dizaines de milliers de personnes ont fui en décembre 2025 et se sont retrouvées piégées par l'offensive meurtrière du mouvement AFC-M23 sur Uvira, puis sont arrivées au Burundi dans le camp de Busuma. En seconde partie, reportage avec ces mamans qui, en France, élèvent leur ou leurs enfant (s) toute seule. Enquête sur la vie souvent bien difficile de ces mamans solos qui ont besoin d'aide et de dignité. Les naufragés du Busuma Dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo, en décembre 2025, ils ont fui par dizaines de milliers l'offensive de l'AFC-M23 sur Uvira. Plus de 80 000 Congolais sont ainsi arrivés, soudainement, au Burundi voisin. Depuis, la plupart de ces refugiés vivent sur le site de Busuma, dans des conditions extrêmement précaires. Ils sont doublement victimes : de la guerre et des réductions drastiques de l'aide internationale.  Ils tentent de survivre, de surmonter leur traumatisme, et de se reconstruire. Un Grand reportage de Florence Morice qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix. Mamans séparées : élever ses enfants malgré tout  En France, le taux de pauvreté a atteint son plus haut niveau depuis quasiment trente ans. Parmi les populations les plus touchées, se trouvent les familles monoparentales. Il y en a de plus en plus, une famille sur 4. À leur tête, le parent est dans l'immense majorité des cas une maman. Elles élèvent un ou plusieurs enfants, travaillent ou survivent grâce aux aides, habitent en banlieue, en campagne ou en ville. Ces mamans solos, qui se sentent souvent livrées à elles-mêmes, luttent désormais pour plus de droits, plus d'assistance et davantage de dignité… Les aides étant insuffisantes à échelle nationale, des communes prennent le problème à bras-le-corps pour aider ces mères aux multiples besoins. Un Grand reportage de Lou Ecalle qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix. 

Join me for a conversation with LTC(R) Scott Womack, a US Army Foreign Area Officer (FAO) with extensive experience in Africa. We discuss Scott's journey from West Point cadet to FAO, his assignments in Chad, Senegal, and Congo, and his experience in dealing with complex security and diplomatic challenges. Scott shares insights on balancing family life, the importance of language and cultural skills, and how he transitioned to teaching and running a farm post-retirement.    00:00 Introduction and Disclaimers 00:42 Meet Scott Womack: From West Point to FAO 01:28 Academic Pursuits and Research at West Point 02:58 Intercultural Competence and Cadet Experiences 05:01 Real-World Applications and Ethical Dilemmas 08:42 Semester Abroad Programs and Cultural Immersion 10:59 West Point Assignments and Africa Studies 12:51 The Importance of Language and Cultural Training 20:54 Evacuation Operations in Central Africa 38:47 Introduction to Ucomm and African Desk Officers 39:11 Challenges and Opportunities in African Assignments 39:33 Developing Skills and Understanding in Security Assistance 42:13 Transition to Learning French and First Assignment in Chad 42:30 Origin Story and Early Career Influences 45:32 Civil Affairs and the Path to FAO 46:57 Experiences in Rwanda and the Importance of Preparation 48:54 Navigating Assignments and Promotions 58:56 Building Relationships and Overcoming Challenges in Chad 01:04:29 Transition to Senegal and Family Adjustments 01:15:00 Unexpected Transfer to Kinshasa 01:15:23 Challenges of Working in Kinshasa 01:17:12 Navigating International Interests and Security 01:18:47 UN Peacekeeping Efforts and Structural Flaws 01:27:29 Personal Reflections and Coping Mechanisms 01:28:49 Comparing Experiences in Chad and Kinshasa 01:37:05 Final Reflections and Career Transition 01:40:13 Life After Military Service 01:47:38 Closing Thoughts and Advice

Au sommaire : En République démocratique du Congo, une partie de la majorité politique plaide pour une modification de la Constitution. L'opposition refuse ce projet, estimant qu'il viserait surtout à permettre au président Félix Tshisekedi de briguer un troisième mandat, ce qui est aujourd'hui interdit. Au Sénégal, les députés de l'Assemblée nationale ont adopté ce mercredi 11 mars une loi qui renforce les sanctions contre les relations sexuelles entre personnes de même sexe. La nouvelle loi prévoit des peines de prison pouvant aller jusqu'à 10 ans, contre un maximum de 5 ans auparavant. À l'international, nos éditorialistes font un point sur la guerre au Moyen-Orient, sur le blocage du détroit d'Ormuz et ses conséquences en Afrique et au-delà. Chaque semaine, des journalistes et éditorialistes africains décryptent l'actualité africaine et internationale. Avec la participation de : Wuldath Mama, journaliste béninoise spécialiste des questions internationales  Jean-Marie Kassamba, directeur général de la chaîne télévisée Télé 50 en République démocratique du Congo Eric Topona, journaliste tchadien au sein de la rédaction Afrique francophone de la Deutsche Welle.

The sermon centers on the biblical account of Paul's vision of Macedonia in Acts 16, illustrating how God redirected Paul's mission despite his initial plans, leading to the gospel's first arrival in Europe. Through personal stories from ministry in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the preacher emphasizes that places like Macedonia still exist today—regions where people long for the gospel and pray for someone to come. He also highlights individuals like the elderly Congolese man who, upon hearing the truth about hell for the first time, confronted the preacher with the painful question of why the gospel had not reached him sooner, underscoring the urgent need for mission engagement. The message calls the church to respond not with hesitation but with immediate obedience, like Paul, recognizing that God often redirects our plans to fulfill a greater purpose. Ultimately, the sermon challenges believers to participate in global missions not only through physical presence but through prayer and giving, affirming that every act of faith makes one a participant in God's redemptive work across the world.

Moçambique aprova estratégia para garantir efetividade dos padrões exigidos pelo GAFI. Proliferação desregulada de empresas de mídia preocupa jornalistas em Nampula. Congo vai a votos no domingo para eleger o próximo presidente.

Au Congo-Brazzaville, les militaires votent aujourd'hui, jeudi 12 mars, par anticipation pour l'élection présidentielle. Les autres citoyens ont rendez-vous aux urnes ce dimanche 15 mars. Le président Denis Sassou Nguesso est en lice, après plus de 40 années cumulées au pouvoir. En face, six autres candidats. Mais pas de poids lourds de l'opposition, éclatée et muselée. Quels sont les enjeux de ce scrutin et que disent-ils de la vie politique congolaise ? Etanislas Ngodi est enseignant-chercheur à l'Université Marien Ngouabi de Brazzaville. Il est l'invité de Charlotte Idrac.

The odyssey reaches new heights as Brian Patterson shares some of the strangest and most profound encounters ever documented on the show. From a North Carolina camper who experienced unexplainable visions of an ancient forest to an Oregon mother whose lost daughter was safely returned by a gentle, hair-covered giant, these accounts push beyond simple sightings into territory that challenges everything we think we know about these creatures. The podcast also faces its greatest crisis when a retired biology professor's elaborate hoax nearly destroys everything Brian has built.The fallout is devastating, but with Daniel's unwavering support, Brian rebuilds stronger than ever with rigorous new verification procedures that earn the community's trust back.The story goes global as witnesses from Tibet, the Congo Basin, Papua New Guinea, and Siberia share encounters that mirror North American reports in stunning detail. A Lakota elder speaks of the Big Man as ancient guardians of the wild places. A Stanford primatologist risks her career to validate the evidence.And the Sasquatch Odyssey community grows into a worldwide network of researchers, witnesses, and believers united by shared experience. As the show hits its five hundredth episode, Brian finally tells his own story in full for the first time. But there's no time to rest. New thermal evidence and a late-night expedition deep into the backcountry deliver the most compelling footage yet captured. The men in black are watching again, the truth is spreading faster than anyone can contain it, and the odyssey is far from over.Email BrianGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.

Aid chief condemns use of drones in $1 billion-a-day Middle East war: OCHALebanon: UN ‘blue helmets' are staying, says peacekeeping chiefUNICEF worker confirmed killed in DR Congo 

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Une employée humanitaire française de l'Unicef a été tuée par une frappe de drone à Goma, dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo, aux mains du M23 depuis janvier 2025. Pour l'heure, il est impossible de déterminer l'origine exacte des frappes de drones. L'AFC/M23 accuse les autorités congolaises. Selon Corneille Naanga, cette attaque avait pour cible des chefs de la rébellion, mais aussi l'ex-président Joseph Kabila, qui possède une maison à 100 mètres de la frappe de drone.

Are you a narr-actor or a spect-actor? Are you best placed to narrate your own story? Why do those things not get talked about? Do narrations create selves? Can one perceive differently than one sees? Are certain narrators to be privileged? Are we all born into a narrative structure? Do spectators change the events? How does one live in a world with competing truths? What if ‘facts' are absent / silent? How do we cover up and fabulate? Who experiences guilt and anxiety? What comes in between speech and silence? Does history (or power) stutter? Could rituals & folk tales be narratives? Which stories become narratives? Who counts as a human being? Is (historical) truth immaculate? What do history books in Congo talk about? What have sugar / rubber / oil done to the world? Do structures come out of processes? What happens when something false is retold? Who is the narrator of the narrator? How do the spectres speak? Do you listen to the Other? How is global politics done when things are unclear? Are spectators, actors and narrators increasingly mingling around us? So then: where are we? What time is it? SynTalk thinks about these & more questions using ideas from literary studies & psychoanalysis (Dr. Arka Chattopadhyay, IIT Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar), political studies (Dr. Aparna Devare, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad), & history (Prof. Saurabh Dube, El Colegio de México, Mexico City). Listen in...

Vers un audit du « contrat siècle » entre la République démocratique du Congo et la Chine. Cet accord économique majeur, signé en 2008 sous la présidence de Joseph Kabila avec un consortium d'entreprises chinoises, repose sur un échange « ressources contre infrastructures » : le financement et la construction d'infrastructures (routes, voies ferrées, hôpitaux…) en échange d'un accès privilégié aux ressources minières congolaises. Un partenariat critiqué par plusieurs organisations de la société civile pour son déséquilibre et son opacité. Que peut-on attendre de cet audit ? Et pourquoi maintenant ? Elisabeth Caesens est la directrice exécutive de l'ONG Resource Matters qui plaide pour une meilleure répartition des richesses minières en RDC. Depuis Bruxelles, elle répond aux questions de Charlotte Idrac. RFI : Est-ce que l'annonce de cet audit vous surprend et son timing également ? Elisabeth Caesens : L'annonce nous surprend un peu parce que cet accord a été déjà renégocié il y a à peine deux ans. Et donc en fait, cet audit, on l'avait attendu avant cette renégociation initiale. Donc elle nous surprend un petit peu dans ce sens où on annonce en fait maintenant une potentielle nouvelle renégociation, alors que la précédente date d'il y a deux ans. Et a priori, cet audit couvrirait tous les aspects, mines, infrastructures, fiscalité. Quelles sont vos attentes ? Alors nous, si l'audit est bien fait et va jusqu'au fond, nous on s'attend à beaucoup d'évidence en fait, de détournement de fonds ou bien des projets surfacturés au moins, avec des routes qui ont coûté beaucoup plus cher que ce qu'elles n'auraient dû coûter et donc éventuellement un redressement à ce niveau-là. Pour l'instant, il n'y a pas encore eu de promesses que les résultats de l'audit seraient publiés, mais en tout cas, c'est une bonne nouvelle au moins que l'audit soit lancé. Vous l'évoquiez, tout à l'heure, il y avait eu une importante révision de cet accord en mars 2024 par le président Tshisekedi, en principe au bénéfice de Kinshasa. Quel bilan vous faites de cette révision de l'époque ? Alors, elle était pour notre part vraiment très, très décevante. C'était sûr qu'une révision devait être faite depuis très longtemps. Les promesses que cet accord apportait à l'époque, en 2008, étaient très importantes, on attendait des milliards de dollars d'infrastructures et en fait, en réalité, très peu a été décaissé. À lire aussiRDC: un audit du «contrat du siècle» relance le débat sur cet accord signé avec des groupes chinois en 2008 Est-ce qu'on peut chiffrer justement les résultats ? Oui. Alors on s'attendait à des prêts de 3 milliards de dollars pour des infrastructures et au bout de plus de quinze ans de travaux ou de projets, moins d'un milliard avait été décaissé. Donc, c'était extrêmement décevant pour la partie congolaise. Et en plus, la qualité des infrastructures n'était pas toujours au rendez-vous. On espérait en fait que tout cela serait corrigé, mais en fait, cela n'a pas été complètement réglé. Les paiements auxquels le Congo a droit maintenant sont 100 % dépendant du cours du cuivre. Donc en gros, si le cuivre atteint un tel montant sur le marché international, le Congo recevra autant. Le premier grand problème, c'est que le montant que le Congo recevra ne dépend pas du tout de combien les Chinois exportent. Donc imaginez-vous que vous exportez 100 000 tonnes de cuivre, ou 400 000 tonnes de cuivre, vous allez payer la même chose. C'est un peu comme si un boulanger, s'il vend 500 pains ou 1000 pains, il paye les mêmes taxes. C'est un peu aberrant. Et puis le deuxième grand problème, c'est que, que le cours du cuivre soit à 8000 ou à 11 000, la partie chinoise paye la même chose. Donc imaginez toute la marge bénéficiaire qui se rajoute au-delà de 8000, c'est en fait pour l'investisseur, le Congo ne touche rien. Et nous on a fait des calculs, déjà rien que pour la première année de mise en œuvre de ce nouveau contrat, donc 2024, le Congo a perdu ainsi plus de 100 millions de dollars rien qu'à cause de cette clause qui dit que, que le cours soit à 8000 ou à 11 000, on paye la même chose. Dans quelle mesure cet audit annoncé entre, selon vous, dans le cadre d'une rivalité entre les États-Unis et la Chine ? Alors ça, ce n'est pas très clair. Comme je le disais, l'accord a déjà été renégocié entre 2022 et 2024. Et à cette époque-là, c'est clair que cette renégociation entrait quelque part dans une rivalité avec les États-Unis. Le président Tshisekedi voulait apparaître comme mettant la pression sur les partenaires chinois que l'ancien président Kabila avait accueilli au Congo, et il voulait voir en fait qu'il était quelque part dur avec les Chinois. Maintenant que ça a mené à un avenant négocié déjà, on se demande est-ce que c'est toujours cette rivalité qui joue ? C'est aussi possible qu'autre chose joue, c'est-à-dire le cours du cuivre est extrêmement élevé aujourd'hui et peut-être que la partie congolaise se dit il y a moyen d'attirer plus du jeu que ce que nous avons finalement négocié en 2024. Ce qu'il faut savoir aussi, c'est que lors des précédentes négociations, quelque chose qui nous a aussi vraiment choqué, c'est qu'on a découvert que la partie chinoise a fini par payer des jetons de présence, ce qu'on appelle en fait des primes de négociation à tous les acteurs qui étaient impliqués du côté congolais. Donc en fait, la partie chinoise a couvert les frais de négociation de la partie adverse, ce qui constitue en fait un conflit d'intérêts assez gigantesque. Est-ce que maintenant on se dit qu'il faut retourner à cette table de négociation dans l'espoir de toucher à nouveau des primes de négociation ? On espère vraiment que non. C'est pour ça aussi d'ailleurs que « Le Congo n'est pas à vendre » demande à ce que les frais des parties congolaises qui sont en train de faire cet audit, et puis surtout d'éventuellement renégocier une nouvelle fois l'accord, soient payés par le Trésor public congolais. Et dans cette révision, en mars 2024, il y a un point qui reste en suspens pour vous, ce sont les exemptions fiscales pour la Sicomines, le conglomérat Sino-congolais ? Il y a deux gros problèmes avec le projet Sicomines. Le premier problème, c'est combien la Sicomines paye à l'État congolais. Et le deuxième problème, c'est comment l'État congolais, par la suite, dépense l'argent reçu. Et en fait, les deux sont problématiques. L'État congolais ne touche pas assez de recettes dans ce projet. Et le deuxième problème, c'est que le peu d'argent qui est touché est dépensé de manière opaque. Et c'est surtout ce deuxième aspect que l'audit va essayer de vérifier. À lire aussiRDC: le «contrat du siècle» avec les entreprises chinoises modifié pour rééquilibrer les profits

In this season of Lent, we're on a break from new episodes and are re-running a conversation from 2023 that we had the co-author of Freeing Congregational Mission, Dr. Hunter Farrell. He served as a long-term missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Peru and now works as the Director of the World Mission Initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Dr. Farrell brings a wealth of first hand and research knowledge about Christian Mission. After 35 years in intercultural missions, he is calling for a reframing of missions. What would it look like to approach missions with a learning posture? How can we create spaces of connection for shared learning across cultures? Support the Show Through Venmo - @canopyintl Subscribe to Our New YouTube Channel Conversation Notes Hunter brought back to faith in Congo (4:50) Defining missions (10:00) The three stones framework (15:00) Cultural humility and learning posture (20:00) Problematic attitude of giving without receiving (24:00) Creating spaces of connection and horizontal learning (40:00) Unintended consequences of child sponsorship (42:00) Redeeming short-term missions (51:00) Key differences in cultures (57:00) Resources and Links from the show Freeing Congregational Mission Village Reach Quiet The Power of Introverts  

As a result of a worldwide rubber boom where rubber became a highly demanded economic resource, the agents of the Congo Free State kicked off efforts to gain as much rubber and profit as possible-leading to some of the worst human rights violations in history. Forced labor, slavery, disease, and death highlight this part of the story. This episode is Part 4 in a series on the Belgian Congo. It discusses the impact of the late 19th century rubber boom on the people of Congo, the resulting human tragedy, the death toll in the Congo, the psychology of a typical Force Publique officer, and more. Future episodes will discuss resistance and protest movements that contributed to the end of the Congo Free State.  -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or spotify! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory Check out my podcast series on Aftersun, Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"-- What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part podcast series explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"-- This podcast series is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this podcast series goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book..."The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it's kindness infinite." Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the "Great and Secret Knowledge" that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the series as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter.

Pascal Mirindi, a 25-year-old activist from Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, grew up surrounded by the violent fall-out of the Rwandan genocide of 1994, which spilled over into the DRC. But at age 17, when Pascal joined a peaceful demonstration in the streets of Goma, it showed him another way to fight. Experiencing non-violent resistance changed his life and set him on a path to  protect his country's ecosystems from the greed of oil companies. But – being confronted constantly with police repression, threats, and even forced exile – he wonders if it's time to step back or time to step up… Support the showWe can only do this work because of your support. You can make a donation at radioworkshop.org.

Dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo, en décembre 2025, ils ont fui par dizaines de milliers l'offensive de l'AFC-M23 sur Uvira. Plus de 80 000 Congolais sont ainsi arrivés, soudainement, au Burundi voisin. Depuis, la plupart de ces refugiés vivent sur le site de Busuma, dans des conditions extrêmement précaires. Ils sont doublement victimes : de la guerre et des réductions drastiques de l'aide internationale.  Ils tentent de survivre, de surmonter leur traumatisme, et de se reconstruire. « Les naufragés de Busuma », un Grand reportage de Florence Morice.

L'histoire de Denis Mukwege commence en République démocratique du Congo, un pays riche en ressources mais marqué par des décennies de violences. Fils de pasteur, il décide très jeune de devenir médecin pour aider les plus vulnérables. Devenu chirurgien obstétricien, il se consacre d'abord à soigner les femmes enceintes. Mais les guerres qui ravagent l'est du pays transforment sa mission : il doit désormais traiter des milliers de femmes victimes de viols utilisés comme arme de guerre. À l'hôpital de Panzi, qu'il fonde à Bukavu, il répare les corps brisés et soutient les survivantes dans leur reconstruction. Face à l'ampleur du drame, il décide de dénoncer ces crimes devant le monde entier. Malgré les menaces et les tentatives d'assassinat, il refuse d'abandonner celles qu'il soigne. Son courage et son engagement font de lui une voix majeure pour les droits des femmes. En 2018, il reçoit le Prix Nobel de la paix pour son combat contre les violences sexuelles dans les conflits. Son histoire est celle d'un homme qui transforme la médecine en lutte pour la justice et la dignité humaine. Merci pour votre écoute Vous aimez l'Heure H, mais connaissez-vous La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiK , une version pour toute la famille.Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes de l'Heure H sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/22750 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : Un jour dans l'Histoire : https://audmns.com/gXJWXoQL'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvVous aimez les histoires racontées par Jean-Louis Lahaye ? Connaissez-vous ces podcast?Sous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppv36 Quai des orfèvres : https://audmns.com/eUxNxyFHistoire Criminelle, les enquêtes de Scotland Yard : https://audmns.com/ZuEwXVOUn Crime, une Histoire https://audmns.com/NIhhXpYN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

** VIDEO EN NUESTRO CANAL DE YOUTUBE **** https://youtube.com/live/ltFETuSeWDk +++++ Hazte con nuestras camisetas en https://www.bhmshop.app +++++ #historia #HistoriaMilitar Entre 1964 y 1967, el Congo vivió una guerra brutal: la rebelión de los simbas, el regreso de Moise Tshombe, la intervención de mercenarios europeos y la sombra de la CIA en plena Guerra Fría. Con Joaquín Mañes Postigo, autor del #libro "Soldados sin banderas" ** https://amzn.to/3Kf0MsC ** analizamos: - El levantamiento simba y su componente místico-animista. - La creación del gobierno revolucionario en Stanleyville. - La vuelta de Tshombe al poder con apoyo de Bélgica, Francia y Estados Unidos. - El papel de los mercenarios: Mike Hoare, Bob Denard, Jean Schramme, y la participación de españoles en el 2º Choc. - Las operaciones “Dragón Rojo” y “Dragón Negro” para rescatar rehenes europeos y misioneros. - El trasfondo geopolítico de la Guerra Fría en África. - La caída de Tshombe, el ascenso de Mobutu y la persistencia del caos en el corazón del continente. Un episodio que revela cómo el Congo se convirtió en un laboratorio de la Guerra Fría y en el escenario más sangriento del mercenarismo moderno. SUSCRÍBETE para no perderte ningún programa y únete a nuestra comunidad de apasionados por la historia militar, la geopolítica y los conflictos del mundo. Apóyanos para seguir creando contenido riguroso e independiente: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bellumartis PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/bellumartis Bizum: 656 778 825 Síguenos también en redes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellumartis Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/BellumartisHM Bellumartis Historia Militar — Porque entender el pasado es prepararse para el futuro.

We don't have whatever they were giving JFK to power through the Cuban Missile Crisis, but we're keeping up here. This week's news: in the Iran War, the U.S. prepares to use Kurdish proxy forces against the Islamic Republic (1:26) while offering shifting timelines and contradictory explanations for the war (6:32), plus Iran searches for a new supreme leader (11:54); Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel after months of being bombarded, so Israel escalates its strikes across Lebanon (16:24); Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange airstrikes and artillery fire as fighting along their border displaces tens of thousands (19:26); Turkey considers reentering the F-35 program as part of new energy negotiations with the U.S. (22:56); Nepal holds a major election following last year's protests (26:40); fighting intensifies in Sudan's Kordofan and Blue Nile regions (28:05); M23 launches drone strikes deeper into the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the United States sanctions Rwandan military officials (31:56); a Russian LNG tanker is sunk in the Mediterranean amid suspicions of Ukrainian involvement (34:40); France proposes expanding its nuclear umbrella over Europe (38:01); the U.S. launches a new military operation targeting drug cartels in Ecuador (40:20); Congress strikes down legislation that would halt the Iran war (41:46); and the Trump administration moves ahead with new global tariffs while the courts order billions in refunds for the last batch that were struck down (44:41). Grab a copy of Danny and Michael Brenes' edited volume Cold War Liberalism: Power in a Time of Emergency. Use the discount code BESSNER26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don't have whatever they were giving JFK to power through the Cuban Missile Crisis, but we're keeping up here. This week's news: in the Iran War, the U.S. prepares to use Kurdish proxy forces against the Islamic Republic (1:26) while offering shifting timelines and contradictory explanations for the war (6:32), plus Iran searches for a new supreme leader (11:54); Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel after months of being bombarded, so Israel escalates its strikes across Lebanon (16:24); Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange airstrikes and artillery fire as fighting along their border displaces tens of thousands (19:26); Turkey considers reentering the F-35 program as part of new energy negotiations with the U.S. (22:56); Nepal holds a major election following last year's protests (26:40); fighting intensifies in Sudan's Kordofan and Blue Nile regions (28:05); M23 launches drone strikes deeper into the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the United States sanctions Rwandan military officials (31:56); a Russian LNG tanker is sunk in the Mediterranean amid suspicions of Ukrainian involvement (34:40); France proposes expanding its nuclear umbrella over Europe (38:01); the U.S. launches a new military operation targeting drug cartels in Ecuador (40:20); Congress strikes down legislation that would halt the Iran war (41:46); and the Trump administration moves ahead with new global tariffs while the courts order billions in refunds for the last batch that were struck down (44:41).Grab a copy of Danny and Michael Brenes' edited volume Cold War Liberalism: Power in a Time of Emergency. Use the discount code BESSNER26.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Neste programa Semana em África, voltamos aos temas que marcaram os nossos noticiários. O destaque vai para os receios manifestados em torno das consequências da guerra no Médio Oriente sobre as economias africanas. A guerra no Médio Oriente está a preocupar também os países africanos. Em Cabo Verde, o Presidente José Maria Neves apelou ao bom senso e ao diálogo entre os países envolvidos, defendendo uma solução pacífica para a crise. “Na verdade, as guerras nunca resolvem os problemas. Destroem, criam problemas humanitários, criam também ressentimentos e geram mais violência. Nós sempre temos apelado ao respeito pela soberania dos países, ao respeito pelo direito internacional e para o diálogo e a solução negociada dos conflitos. E, na linha da nossa Constituição da República, são esses os princípios que nós defendemos. Independentemente dos países ou dos protagonistas, são esses os elementos que Cabo Verde defende na arena internacional. Resta-nos apelar ao bom senso, ao diálogo e à solução negociada deste conflito”, afirmou o chefe de Estado cabo-verdiano. Em termos económicos, o vice-primeiro-ministro e ministro das Finanças, Olavo Correia, admitiu que a subida de mais de 10 pontos percentuais no preço do petróleo na última semana vai ter implicações directas na economia do arquipélago. “Ninguém está preparado para situações imprevisíveis. Temos de nos preparar em todo o mundo. Os Estados Unidos, a França, a Alemanha e também Cabo Verde têm de se preparar. Estamos perante um novo contexto e todos nós temos de nos adaptar a esta realidade, que terá implicações a nível económico. Com o aumento do preço do petróleo, que subiu mais de 10 pontos percentuais, apenas na última semana, haverá impactos directos na economia cabo-verdiana", declarou Olavo Correia. Já Angola pode estar entre as economias mais beneficiadas em África devido à guerra dos EUA e Israel contra o Irão, devido à subida dos preços do petróleo e melhores condições financeiras da dívida. A informação foi adiantada à Lusa pela analista da Bloomberg Economics Yvonne Mhango, que disse que Angola, Nigéria e Gana podem tirar benefícios da subida do preço do petróleo, enquanto a República Democrática do Congo, a África do Sul e o Quénia poderão estar entre os mais afectados. Mas de um modo geral, a analista adverte que "para a maioria das economias africanas, preços mais altos do petróleo significam moedas mais fracas e renovada pressão sobre a inflação, o que poderia colocar novamente em discussão uma subida nas taxas de juro". Ainda em Angola, o porta-voz da CEAST - a Conferência Episcopal de Angola e São Tomé - Belmiro Chissengueti, alertou para os efeitos do “fim do multilateralismo”. “Nós estamos numa realidade e num panorama mundial em que os organismos multilaterais parecem que hoje estão bastantes fragilizados, há anos quando falávamos das Nações Unidas pelo menos eram ouvidas, mas hoje sentimos praticamente os efeitos do fim do multilateralismo, daí a opção de uma única potência mundial ditar as regras”, declarou nesta segunda-feira em Luanda o porta-voz da CEAST, Belmiro Chissengueti durante a conferência de imprensa de balanço da I Assembleia Plenária da CEAST. Na Guiné-Bissau, o primeiro-ministro do Governo de transição, Ilídio Vieira Té, afirmou, esta semana, que o país está preocupado com as consequências da guerra no Médio Oriente e que está a tomar medidas preventivas sobre o aumento do petróleo. Ainda em Cabo Verde, um alerta do FMI para os efeitos na Segurança Social do declínio populacional levou o governo a ponderar aumentar a idade de reforma.  O Primeiro-ministro, Ulisses Correia e Silva, falou dessa possibilidade e em um estudo em curso. "Este estudo está em curso, um estudo que tem de ter uma boa base de sustentabilidade porque aqui temos de garantir não só aquilo que pode ser qualquer mexida no sistema de reforma, pois temos de ter em conta também as contribuições, particularmente num país que está a mudar a sua pirâmide de idade", começou por dizer o governante. "Hoje temos mais velhos, temos maior esperança de vida, as pessoas vivem mais. A viverem mais, consomem mais da Segurança Social, através da assistência médica, medicamentos e tem uma pressão maior para a Segurança Social", explicou o chefe do governo de Cabo Verde. "Por outro lado, há uma tendência de redução do número de contribuintes. Aquilo que está a acontecer na Europa vai acontecer aqui, em Cabo Verde, num período de aproximadamente uns vinte anos. Muito trabalho já foi feito, tem de ser depois aprovado em sede do Conselho de Concertação Social", rematou. Em Moçambique, a presidente do Instituto Nacional de Gestão de Risco de Desastres, Luísa Meque, indicou estar atenta aos alegados casos de desvios de donativos para as vítimas das cheias e inundações. “Nós, como instituição, a nossa maior preocupação é que todos os bens que são levados para os centros de acomodação sejam entregues aos beneficiários, que são, de facto, as pessoas que têm de receber os bens. Agora, temos que trabalhar com todos aqueles que estão lá, que estão com comportamentos que não são abonatórios, para o sucesso do nosso trabalho”, vincou Luísa Meque. Ainda em Moçambique, arrancaram esta semana as aulas para este ano lectivo, depois de cheias e inundações terem afectado mais de 400 infra-estruturas escolares. Sete escolas continuam a ser utilizadas como centros de acolhimento para as vítimas das intempéries e 15 permanecem sitiadas. O Presidente Daniel Chapo defendeu o investimento na educação. “Investir na educação não é uma despesa, pelo contrário: é uma estratégia e uma opção política do Estado no investimento no futuro”, afirmou Daniel Chapo. Daniel Chapo sublinhou que a actual geração tem a missão de conquistar a independência económica: “Essa conquista começa aqui, na escola, na educação. Não haverá industrialização robusta sem um ensino secundário forte, não haverá economia digital sem ciência nas salas de aula e não haverá soberania plena sem construirmos, e continuarmos a construir, este futuro”, disse. Em São Tomé e Príncipe, decorreu esta semana o Forum de Soluções e Investimento dos Pequenos Estados Insulares Africanos em Desenvolvimento. Na abertura do evento, o chefe do governo são-tomense disse que “este fórum representa um passo estratégico, decisivo na conjugação de esforços para acelerar a transformação dos sistemas agrícolas e alimentares com vista a erradicação da pobreza, eliminação da fome, combate à má nutrição e a redução da desigualdade” nos pequenos países insulares do continente. Américo Ramos reconheceu que o tempo exige celeridade nas acções de luta contra a insegurança alimentar: "Constatamos com preocupação que precisamos acelerar o ritmo das nossas acções, para corresponder às expectativas dos nossos concidadãos, sobretudo os mais vulneráveis no que respeita ao direito de acesso à alimentação adequada.”

The U.S., Japan, and other G7 countries are scrambling to secure critical minerals to end their reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains. Every week, there's news of another mining deal for cobalt, lithium, and other resources essential to powering 21st century technology. But the race to control critical resources may already be over. Decades before countries in the Global West recognized the importance of these minerals and metals, China quietly built out a vast network of mining and refining operations. Nicholas Niarchos, author of the new bestselling book "The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth," joins Eric & Géraud to discuss the history of the battery metal competition and why China's early moves in this space may have given it an insurmountable lead.

The U.S., Japan, and other G7 countries are scrambling to secure critical minerals to end their reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains. Every week, there's news of another mining deal for cobalt, lithium, and other resources essential to powering 21st century technology. But the race to control critical resources may already be over. Decades before countries in the Global West recognized the importance of these minerals and metals, China quietly built out a vast network of mining and refining operations. Nicholas Niarchos, author of the new bestselling book "The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth," joins Eric & Géraud to discuss the history of the battery metal competition and why China's early moves in this space may have given it an insurmountable lead.

On this episode, we examine the future of the US-brokered peace deal after Washington sanctioned Rwanda's defence forces and senior military officials over the eastern DR Congo conflict. Kigali calls the move is unfair and accuses the DRC of failing to meet its own commitments. Meanwhile, Ethiopia has opened its first unmanned police station in Addis Ababa, letting citizens report crimes digitally. The pilot is part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's push to modernize public services, but is raising questions about adoption and data protection.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producer: Keikantse Shumba, Daniel Dadzie and Ayuba Iliya Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

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Missionary Letter - Democratic Republic of Congo

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les combats entre l'Afghanistan et le Pakistan, l'annulation de la peine de Jimmy Laï à Hong Kong et la possible restriction des réseaux sociaux en RDC.  Iran : pendant combien de temps le détroit d'Ormuz peut-il être bloqué ?  Avec le blocage du détroit d'Ormuz par l'Iran, passage stratégique pour près d'un tiers du pétrole mondial, les marchés redoutent une flambée des prix du pétrole. Cette crise fait craindre une hausse des coûts de l'énergie à l'échelle internationale, avec des répercussions possibles sur l'inflation, les transports et l'économie mondiale. Pourquoi la fermeture du détroit d'Ormuz pèse-t-elle autant sur les marchés mondiaux ? Si le blocus dure dans le temps, quelles seraient les conséquences économiques mondiales ?   Avec Stéphane Geneste, journaliste au service économie de RFI, présente la chronique « Aujourd'hui l'économie ».      Afghanistan – Pakistan : se dirige-t-on vers «une guerre ouverte» ?  Après des frappes afghanes lancées à sa frontière, le 26 février 2026, le Pakistan a déclaré une « guerre ouverte » à l'Afghanistan. Plus de 8 000 Afghans ont été contraints de fuir leur domicile en raison des affrontements frontaliers entre les forces afghanes et l'armée pakistanaise. Quelles sont les raisons de ce conflit entre les deux pays ? Des négociations sont-elles encore possibles pour calmer la situation ?   Avec Gilles Boquérat, chercheur associé à la Fondation pour la recherche stratégique.      Hong-Kong : pourquoi Jimmy Laï reste-t-il en prison, malgré l'annulation de sa peine ?   À Hong Kong, Jimmy Laï a été condamné à 20 ans de prison en vertu de la loi sur la sécurité nationale imposée par Pékin, après avoir été reconnu coupable de complot et de collusion avec des forces étrangères. Comment expliquer cette décision de la Haute Cour de Hongkong ? Est-ce que l'annulation de cette condamnation va réellement changer la situation de Jimmy Laï, également condamné pour sédition et collusion avec l'étranger ?   Avec Clea Broadhurst, correspondante permanente de RFI à Pékin.       RDC : les réseaux sociaux vont-ils être davantage encadrés par le pouvoir ?  En République démocratique du Congo, les autorités ont décidé de sévir contre ce qu'elles qualifient de dérives sur les réseaux sociaux. Sur instruction du président Félix Tshisekedi, le ministre de la Justice a demandé au Parquet de poursuivre systématiquement les infractions commises en ligne, diffamation, propagation de fausses nouvelles, harcèlement, incitation à la haine ou atteinte à la dignité, en appliquant la loi avec rigueur. Quelle est la principale raison avancée par le président congolais pour restreindre l'usage des réseaux sociaux ? Comment compte-t-il s'y prendre ? Pourquoi le code numérique adopté en RDC est-il considéré insuffisant par Félix Tshisekedi pour encadrer les réseaux sociaux ?    Avec Patient Ligodi, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.  

Cinematographer Jean-Gabriel Leynaud latest documentary, Of Mud and Blood, covers the mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Numbi, a small village clinging to the mountains of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, silently powers the modern world. Under the shadow of the Nyiragongo volcano, men, women, and children extract coltan by hand, a mineral essential to our electronic devices. Caught between armed groups, traffickers, and the military, the inhabitants live to the rhythm of an endless war, where alliances change but misery remains. While multinational corporations source through often opaque channels, the miners are mired in an informal economy that leaves them with nothing.Official podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that fights for the world's poor. Clint Borgen and team provide an entertaining look at global issues, politics and advocacy.Learn more at borgenproject.org.

Have you ever considered your profession as a ministry? Come to this session and hear about the biblical roots of nursing as ministry, your sacred calling to serve, and the importance of paying attention to those divine appointments. We will also talk about finding your passion and being persistent, all while drawing on the power of the Holy Spirit.

Avec la guerre en Iran, les producteurs d'or noir du continent sont sur le devant de la scène… C'est du moins ce que constate Afrik.com. « Si l'escalade guerrière actuelle menace l'équilibre énergétique mondial, elle représente paradoxalement une opportunité majeure pour les pays africains producteurs de pétrole : Nigéria, Algérie, Libye, Angola, Congo, Gabon, Guinée équatoriale notamment. Le continent, qui produit collectivement plus de 8 millions de barils par jour, est en position de tirer un bénéfice considérable de cette redistribution forcée des flux énergétiques planétaires. » Et Afrik.com de rappeler que « le continent africain compte sept des treize membres de l'OPEP et dispose de réserves prouvées de 125 milliards de barils, soit 7,5 % du total mondial. Surtout, la qualité du brut africain correspond précisément aux besoins des acheteurs habituels de pétrole iranien. Par le passé, lors des précédents régimes de sanctions contre l'Iran, c'est vers le Nigéria, l'Angola et l'Irak que les importateurs se sont massivement tournés. (…) L'Union européenne, qui avait remplacé le brut iranien par des importations nigérianes lors de l'embargo de 2012, pourrait emprunter le même chemin. L'Afrique du Sud avait fait de même en se tournant vers le Nigéria, l'Angola et l'Arabie saoudite. » L'exemple de l'Algérie De plus, souligne encore Afrik.com, « l'avantage pour l'Afrique pétrolière est double. Premièrement, la hausse mécanique des cours augmente la valeur de chaque baril exporté. Deuxièmement, la récente décision de l'OPEP d'augmenter les quotas de production de 206 000 barils par jour dès avril ouvre explicitement la porte à une hausse des volumes africains. L'Algérie, membre du groupe des huit pays concernés par cet ajustement, en est directement bénéficiaire. » Le site Observ'Algérie confirme : « Le prix actuel du pétrole dépasse le seuil de 60 dollars par baril fixé dans la loi de finances algérienne pour 2026, ce qui représente un soutien direct aux recettes pétrolières. Avec un Brent à 80 dollars, la différence avec le prix de référence pourrait donc atteindre 20 dollars par baril, générant des revenus supplémentaires significatifs pour l'État algérien. » Soupe à la grimace pour le consommateur… Alors si les producteurs africains d'or noir pourraient tirer leur épingle du jeu, le consommateur de base, lui, risque de subir la hausse du prix du carburant. D'après Jeune Afrique, « si la situation persiste, la fermeture du détroit d'Ormuz sera une catastrophe pour l'économie mondiale et les répercussions sur la distribution de carburant en Afrique seront importantes. Massivement importateurs de produits pétroliers raffinés, les pays africains s'exposent comme ailleurs à la flambée des prix et la menace de pénurie. » Exemple au Sénégal : le Sénégal, relève Dakar Actu, qui « importe la quasi-totalité du pétrole raffiné qu'il consomme. La pêche artisanale, l'agriculture, le transport, l'électricité, tout dépend du carburant importé. Une hausse brutale des prix à la pompe se traduirait immédiatement par une hausse du coût de la vie, des délestages électriques intensifiés et un appauvrissement rapide de pans entiers de la population. » Certes, poursuit Dakar Actu, « le Sénégal est en train de basculer dans le camp des producteurs d'hydrocarbures. Le champ pétrolier de Sangomar a démarré sa production. Mais cette manne ne protégera pas le pays à court terme. Le Sénégal n'a pas encore la capacité de raffiner son propre brut ni de réorienter sa production de gaz vers sa consommation domestique. » Injustice… Interrogé par Walf Quotidien à Dakar, l'économiste Mor Gassama confirme : « Si le prix du pétrole flambe, cela va se répercuter sur ceux des denrées et de tous les produits dérivés aussi bien pour le Sénégal que le monde entier. Plus le conflit dure, poursuit-il, plus il y a la menace d'une inflation généralisée. » Alors que faire ? « Le Sénégal doit se préparer à toutes les éventualités, avoir un stock de sécurité », affirme encore Mor Gassama. Et surtout, « utiliser le pétrole que l'on produit sur nos côtes » et, pour ce faire, « permettre à la SAR, la Société africaine de raffinage, de le raffiner en masse. » Et on revient à Dakar Actu qui conclut ainsi : « l'Afrique, otage silencieuse d'une guerre qui n'est pas la sienne… Il y a quelque chose de profondément injuste dans ce qui se joue. L'Afrique n'est en rien responsable du conflit qui oppose les États-Unis et Israël à l'Iran. Et pourtant, ses populations pourraient en payer un prix exorbitant. »

Depuis samedi dernier, le Congo, capitale Brazzaville, est en campagne électorale avant d'élire leur président dans une quinzaine de jours (15 mars). Le président sortant Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82 ans, dont plus de 40 au pouvoir part grand favori. Il va affronter six autres personnes lors de ce scrutin, la plupart sans envergure. Pour cette présidentielle, les principaux partis d'opposition ne prennent pas part au scrutin. De quoi se poser la question sur le véritable enjeu dans cette élection. L'opposition et une partie de la société civile dénoncent un scrutin verouilllé et joué d'avance. Joe Washington Ebina est le président de la Fondation Ebina qui lutte en faveur des droits humains au Congo. Il est le grand Invité Afrique de Sidy Yansané.   RFI : Le président Denis Sassou-Nguesso vise un cinquième mandat à 82 ans, après quatre décennies au pouvoir et sans réelle opposition. Question simple : ce cinquième mandat lui est-il déjà acquis, comme le disent ses partisans ? Joe Washington Ebina : Cette présidentielle se déroule dans un contexte politique et institutionnel vraiment fragile. Avec une concentration du pouvoir pendant 40 ans, l'opposition qui existe aujourd'hui est malheureusement muselée. Il faut préciser qu'il y a l'affaiblissement de l'opposition parce que depuis près de dix ans, il y a des prisonniers politiques comme le général Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko et Okombi Salissa, dont l'incarcération a non seulement réduit la capacité organisationnelle de l'opposition, mais aussi servi de moyen de pression politique. La grande question est existentielle et aussi économique. Tous les Congolais à l'heure actuelle vous parlent des difficiles conditions de vie ou de l'obtention d'un simple passeport. Cinq ans de plus amélioreront-ils tout cela ? Va-t-il y avoir l'électricité et l'eau potable ? Les conditions de vie seront-elles meilleures dans les hôpitaux et dans l'assainissement au niveau des villes et pour les retraités qui cumulent près de 50 mois d'arriérés de pensions ? Donc, pour nous, finalement, cette présidentielle est un non-événement, c'est la continuité d'un système qui, malheureusement, ne trouve pas de solutions au quotidien des Congolais. Deux des principales figures de l'opposition, le général Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko et Okombi Salissa, sont toutes les deux en prison. Ont-ils donné des consignes à leurs militants et à leurs électeurs ? Ce sont des prisonniers emblématiques au niveau du Congo. Cela fait près de dix ans qu'on entend très peu parler d'eux, donc il y a très peu de messages de leur part. Ce qu'il faut savoir, c'est que, en 2016, le général Jean-Marie Michel Mokoko avait été arrêté, incarcéré, après un procès dénoncé par l'Union européenne, puis confirmé dans son arrestation en 2018. Donc, cela fait aujourd'hui près de dix ans. C'était lors de la présidentielle de 2016. Donc, ils ont été arrêtés dans un contexte électoral. Ce sont des personnes qui gênaient le pouvoir, qui avaient une certaine confiance de la population. Cette aura dérangeait le pouvoir. Tout le monde a compris qu'ils ont été arrêtés suite à leurs revendications et suite à leur candidature malgré tout. Est-ce qu'il y a des consignes de boycott ou une décision du genre ? Nous n'avons pas entendu de leur part une consigne envers la population, mais nous comprenons très bien que ce sont des citoyens muselés qui sont aujourd'hui dans des conditions très précaires à la maison d'arrêt. Ces deux figures de l'opposition sont en prison, mais comment expliquez-vous l'absence quasi-totale de concurrents d'importance face à Denis Sassou-Nguesso ? Parce que c'est une instrumentalisation. Les Congolais se reconnaîtront. Nous sommes dans un théâtre de chez nous, c'est-à-dire qu'aujourd'hui tout est muselé. Les médias publics sont contrôlés par le pouvoir. Il y a le fameux découpage électoral qui a été dénoncé par les membres de l'opposition. Les grands ténors de l'opposition ne sont pas visibles, et vous constaterez très bien sur le terrain que le président de la République reste le maître de toute cette situation. Le rapport 2025 du Centre d'action pour le développement basé à Brazzaville pointe de multiples arrestations et détentions arbitraires. Diriez-vous que la répression contre les voix dissidentes s'est accrue ces dernières années ? Oui, il faut le dire. Il y a un climat délétère qui s'est installé depuis quelques temps, avec l'exécution de certains bandits. Mais dans le fond, ces exécutions ont créé un climat de peur. En ce qui concerne l'opinion nationale, on a eu l'impression quand même dans certains messages qu'il y avait un problème de liberté d'expression à certains niveaux. Vous parlez de l'exécution de certains bandits. À quoi faites-vous référence ? Ce climat délétère sans passer par la case de la justice a créé un climat de peur dans la population. Les acteurs politiques ont senti une certaine répression dans leur expression libre. La rencontre libre de certains partisans, de certains politiciens, telles que des réunions, telles que des rencontres pour travailler sur leurs partis politiques, ont été touchées par ce climat de peur. Climat de peur justifié par l'insécurité dans les grandes villes Brazzaville et Pointe-Noire. Le climat n'étant pas fiable à une expression libre, cela ne peut entacher une évolution simple d'une démocratie normale. Comment réagit la population congolaise à l'absence d'opposants et de rivaux de poids dans cette nouvelle course à la présidentielle ? Quelques soient les élections, chaque élection qui passe, le président de la République est toujours gagnant. Donc, ce n'est pas un enjeu populaire. Nous ne constatons pas d'engouement. Les grandes questions restent d'actualité. Est-ce que les prisonniers politiques seront libérés ? Les conditions de vie améliorées ? Nous, nous considérons que non, parce que ce qu'il n'a pas pu faire en 40 ans, il ne le fera pas avec cinq ans de plus. Donc, il n'y a pas d'espoir. La vérité, c'est celle-là : il n'y a pas d'espoir. Ce sont les mêmes dirigeants qui ont apporté la même sauce. Je suis plutôt pessimiste. ► Affiches de campagne des candidats à la présidentielle du 15 mars 2026 au Congo-Brazzaville

La campagne électorale s'est officiellement ouverte samedi 28 février en République du Congo, sur fond de démonstration de force du pouvoir en place et de tentative de mobilisation de l'opposition dans les villes de l'intérieur du pays. De Pointe-Noire à Ouesso, en passant par Sibiti et Brazzaville, les principaux candidats donnent le ton d'une bataille politique aux enjeux multiples.

Tyler and Konnery are joined by apocalyptic family man Travis Shannon to chat everything infected as they cover "28 Years Later"! Together they discuss the stellar performances by Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer and more, the meditative acceptance of death at the movie's core, iPhone cinematography, new infected types and whether they can ever be helped, and so much more on this momento mori episode of The Friendchise Podcast!   TikTok Threads Instagram What's New: Kon: Black Sails (Netflix) Tyler: Dogora, The Return of Godzilla (Criterion Channel) Travis: Fallout (Prime Video), Primate (In Theaters), Congo (inside his glasses always) Have a message for The Friendchise? Send an under-3 minute voice memo to: thefriendchisepodcast@gmail.com

This week, we’re joined by author and speaker John O’Leary. John shares the story of a joyful Midwestern childhood that was forever changed at age nine by a devastating house fire that doctors said he would not survive. Through the unwavering love of his parents, the kindness of unexpected heroes, and a hard-fought choice to live, John’s life became a testimony to hope rising from unimaginable pain. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from finance executive and advisor Athanase Kadita Tshibaka, known as A.T., who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A.T. shares a journey shaped by poverty, displacement, and profound loss, and the faith that sustained him through imprisonment, injustice, and life-threatening trials. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Alice Marie Johnson Upcoming interview: Ed Newton John O’Leary Soul on Fire Jack Buck www.johnolearyinspires.com Athanase Kadita Tshibaka Son of the Congo This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt, call Trinity today. Trinity’s counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps! Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we’re helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Interview Quotes: “The heroes show up, and none of them wear tights. None of them wear capes. They just look like ordinary friends who faithfully live out the message of Jesus in life.” - John O’Leary “I think when we get burned in life, whatever that looks like for all of us, we can become bitter about it and wonder where God is in our mess. Or you can recognize that God is all over this mess with you and that you can reveal that goodness and that grace and that mercy to others through your life.” - John O’Leary “I think when you go through a [difficult] event, at any age, it’s easy to really quickly decide whether I will be a victim or a victor to this. Even if you feel like you have no talent, your life is a precious, priceless gift. You have one job, to say yes to being used for good.” - John O’Leary “Your life, in spite of what you’ve been through or done, can be used in mighty ways.” - John O’Leary “Even though we were essentially living in poverty… [my mother] had to struggle, she had to really work hard. But even with her very meager means, my mom showed me the value of hospitality and the value of generosity. There was never an instant where some strangers came and she let them just go hungry. Above it all, God’s grace.” - Athanase Kadita Tshibaka “When I decided to accept Christ as Lord and Savior, I had nobody pushing me, I had nobody influencing me except that very still voice, very gentle, saying that was my day of decision.” - Athanse Kadita Tshibaka “Like most people, I am a cracked pot, a leaking vessel, and I need to be refilled by His Holy Spirit daily. Reading the Bible and being attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit helps keep us growing.” - Athanase Kadita Tshibaka ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What’s Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Decarbonisation is triggering a new great-power race. As demand for green technologies and sustainable power sources grows, Washington and Beijing are battling for control of cobalt, lithium, copper, and nickel - the critical metals that will determine who lands on top of the global energy transition. In this episode, Nicolas Niarchos joins host Atossa Araxia Abrahamian to discuss The Elements of Power, a sweeping investigation into the war for the global supply of battery metals. From the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Indonesia and beyond, Niarchos uncovers a world shaped by rapacious colonial legacies, Cold War maneuvering, corporate rivalry, and dazzling technological innovation.  Niarchos argues that as wealthy nations push to electrify their economies, the human and environmental costs are pushed out of sight - onto miners working by hand, polluted communities, and territories still treated as expendable. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mining Stock Education, host Bill Powers interviews natural resource investing expert Rick Rule from Rule Investment Media. Rick shares how his jurisdictional contrarian courage led him to a Russian 100-bagger immediately after the fall of the Berlin wall as well as insane profits in Peru and Congo. He reflects on his 2025 portfolio performance and what he learned. Rick provides insights into the recent silver stream sales by BHP and Lundin Gold and what they mean for the industry. He comments on Lara Exploration and shares his experience with André Gaumond as Rick was the largest shareholder of Virginia Gold Mines at one point. Learn from one of the junior mining industries best participants and educators in this MSE episode. 0:00 Intro 0:26 “Third best year of my career” 5:32 Recent BHP & Lundin Gold Silver Streams 12:21 Lara Exploration 15:03 André Gaumond & Virginia Gold Mines 18:47 Investing in pure explorers 21:06 Analyst gold & silver prices for valuing miners 23:13 Precious metals euphoria 25:14 Junior Mining Management is better now than 10yrs ago 28:43 Insane profits via jurisdictional contrarian courage 33:36 Russian 100-bagger 37:57 Platinum & palladium upward move 39:24 PDAC 40:21 Why you must grow your network 44:04 Rule Investment Media offerings Rule Symposium July 6-10 in Boca Rotan, FL: https://cvent.me/XOqdLa?via=mse If you would like Rick to review your mining stock portfolio reach out to him at: https://ruleinvestmentmedia.com/ Rule Investment Media YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RuleInvestmentMedia Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

6. The Ethical Cost of Cobalt for Batteries The demand for cobalt in EVs and phones drives prices up while highlighting ethical issues in the Congo. Guest: Simon Constable1898 DEWEY

P.M. Edition for Feb. 17. In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, 10 million people are facing hunger as the M23 rebel group is getting in the way of people accessing food. Journal reporter Nicholas Bariyo explains what's caused the shortages. Plus, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount head back to the bargaining table. And New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he could raise property taxes by almost 10%. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices