Podcasts about Congo

In this episode of Words With Wista, we're unpacking America's latest circus: the Supreme Court entertaining Trump's mission to end birthright citizenship, the National Park Service dropping free admission on MLK Day and Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday, and Senator Bernie Moreno trying to make dual citizens pick a side like it's Survivor. We get into Trump vowing to send American companies to Congo and Rwanda to scoop up rare earth assets, Amazon plotting its own postal service, and Klarna rolling out membership tiers that cost more than people's groceries while Americans juggle $1.23 trillion in credit card debt. Major record labels want pricier streaming, Cinnabon fired an employee after a discriminatory incident caught on camera but supporters still donated over $50K to her, and a TikToker checked a commenter for his prejudiced remark by reminding him his Grindr account exists, that he's married, and that she will be telling his wife. The Kennedy Center Honors also sparked conversation after Trump presented awards to Sylvester Stallone, KISS, Michael Crawford, George Strait, and especially Gloria Gaynor, with many calling out the irony of the “I Will Survive” icon receiving honors while being a known supporter of the president. Plus, the Streamer Awards imploded under FanFan's jokes, the World Cup draw turned into a weird PR stunt for Trump, and Haiti lands a dream-but-terrifying group with Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland. A buffet of nonsense. IG: itswista Podcast IG: wordswithwista Substack: wordswithwista

Hace tan solo unos dias se anunciaba que Ruanda y el Congo habian alcanzado un acuerdo de paz, pero detras de dicha paz estan los intereses ocultos de Estados Unidos, que tienen por objeto hacerse con los minerales y tierras raras que se encuentran en las minas de la region de Kiwu, una de las zonas mineras mas importantes del mundo, que cuenta con cobalto, coltan y tierras raras. Gracias al acuerdo, Estados Unidos puede hacerse con el acceso a los productos mineros, muy necesarios para las fabricacion de elementos tecnologicos como telefonos u ordenadores. Sin esos minerales, dichos objetos no pueden fabricarse, pero esos minerales se encuentran, fundamentalmente, en esta region del Congo y China. La ultima fase de este conflicto -que arranco hace varias decadas- arranco cuando a comienzos de este ano, cuando la guerrilla ruandesa M23 empezo a atacar el Congo. Por diferentes asuntos, se sabe que detras de esta guerrilla podrian estar determinados financiadores extranjeros. Estaba Estados Unidos detras de esta guerrilla? Parta saber algo mas sobre este asunto hemos acudido a uno de los especialistas que mas sabe en Espana sobre Tierras Raras: Juan Manuel Chomon.

Tomorrow I will be in Roanoke, Virginiaparticipating and speaking at a celebration of life service for a dear, dearsaint of God, Nancy Young. I'll tell you more about Nancy's and her life thatwas, “A Life Well Lived”, later in this blog. Matterof fact her life “measured up to the stature of the fullness of Christ”, thatPaul desired for every believer here in Ephesians 4. Today we begin looking atthis next section of the chapter where we learn about the “growth of unity” inthe local church. From verse 11 we are told this growth takes after, “HeHimself gives some apostles, and some prophets, some evangelists, and somepastors and teachers.” He does this for the purpose which we find in verses12-16. Thisis a very special passage of scripture that gives us exactly what the pastorsand leaders of the church should be doing. That is equipping the saints for thework of the ministry and for the spiritual growth and maturity of theindividual members.  Overmy 50 plus years as a pastor, if I ever knew someone that was a part of comingto the fullness of unity in Christ, coming to a place of full maturity in thebody of Christ and building up the body of Christ, and doing their part to makesure the church of Christ, the body of Christ, was the kind of church it shouldbe, it was Nancy Young. I've had the privilege of being her pastor for the pastthirty-some years now. As I think about the ministry we had together in thelocal church there at Rainbow Forest Baptist Church, of which she was a faithfulmember for the last 40 years, I watched as the Lord used Nancy in a wonderfulway to touch the lives of so many people. Manyof you probably didn't know that Nancy grew up in Africa with her parents, whowent there in 1945 when she was 3 years old. They were first missionaries inthe Congo, and then in Burundi, where during their ministry, there was aterrible genocide taking place. In her personal eight-page typed testimony thatshe recently wrote for her RFBC Sunday School class, she said from birth shewas taught the Word of God by her parents and had memorized Psalm 23 by thetime she was one year old. How amazing is that!!!!  Nancygrew up in Africa up to the time, when as a teenager she went to WheatonCollege back in the states. It was at Wheaton College that she developed apassion to teach children God's word. Not long after college, that she gotinvolved in WRE, (Weekly Religious Education). Now for over 55 plus years,every week you could find her teaching children the Bible in the public schoolsystem, usually meeting in a small trailer across the street from the school,like she did at Colonial Elementary School near where I lived. Ijust am so thankful for her faithful dedication to this ministry because manyof my grandchildren sat under her Bible teaching. Nancy actually taught mydaughters-in-law, Crystal Floyd Grooms when she was a girl. Remember Crystal,(and she won't mind that I say this), today is in her 40s. Yet when she was alittle girl at Colonial Elementary, she sat under Nancy's teaching. Nancyis a wonderful example of someone who loved the Lord, loved her husband, lovedher family, loved ministry, loved teaching God's Word, and had a grasp of the Wordof God in its entirety. She truly was an example of a mature believer who livedin the fullness of Jesus Christ. Oh, what a blessing it has been to be herpastor. We're celebrating her homegoing tomorrow (Tuesday) with her family.We're excited about how God's going to speak to the lives of many even in theservice.  Itrust you have been encouraged by her testimony that I have shared in today'schat. I trust that you are being equipped for the work of the ministry likeNancy Young was. May the Lord also use you to affect and influence the lives ofhundreds of others as He blesses and leads you.  Godbless!

Away in a Manger is one of our favourite carols, but what does it mean for a child not to have a bed of their own? Sadly, this is the reality for too many children in Wales and beyond. In this programme Rosa Hunt looks at three stories where Christian communities are trying to tackle this issue, from child bed poverty to children displaced by bitter conflict. Campbell Edmondson of the Lishon Project in Rhyl talks about addressing the need to supply some children in that area with beds and bedding. Sam Lomas of the Christian charity Home For Good talks about a campaign to get ordinary families to take adolescents and young adults into their homes to provide what they call 'supported lodgings'. Mari McNeill, Head of Christian Aid in Wales, talks about that organisation's Christmas campaign, No Crib for a Bed, drawing attention to the plight of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo where many children have been uprooted from their homes by the bitter violence. Obed Buhendwa, Christian Aid's senior programme officer in the region, reports from Bokavu, a city only 20 km away from the fighting.

US diplomacy under President Donald Trump has a bigger chance of success because it focuses on transactional deals that “translate into improvements of people's lives” instead of “theories about democracy, freedom and human rights”, argues Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Kagame, who has led Rwanda for more than 30 years, tells host Steve Clemons that he's “never seen the level of focus, attention, energy and pressure” that the US president brought to the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, which led to the signing of a tentative deal between the two sides in Washington on December 4.

President Donald Trump has made new moves in recent days to crack down on immigration into the U.S.    After Trump vowed to pause immigration from “developing nations countries,” the U.S. has frozen all immigration applications for foreigners from 19 counties, and is reviewing applications that were approved during the four years of the Biden administration. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed on Fox News Thursday that the list will be expanded to “over 30” nations, but did not specify.     For now, the list includes: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Burundi, Chad, Cuba, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Yemen.     The president has specifically criticized the Somalia immigrant population in the U.S. after news broke that a fraud scheme among Minnesota's Somali population costs taxpayers over $1 billion.     Additionally, Trump has paused all visas for Afghan nationals after a man from Afghanistan who has been living in the U.S. since the fall of Kabul in 2021 shot two National Guard Members near the White House the day before Thanksgiving, killing U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom.     On this week's edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss President Donald Trump's heightened immigration crackdown, and why assimilation has to be a key part of immigration policy.     Plus, what is going on with the narco-terrorist boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific? We break it down. And Sabrina Carpenter is mad at the White House for using her music in an immigration enforcement video. All this and more on this week's show!   Subscribe to The Tony Kinnett Cast:    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tony-kinnett-cast/id1714879044   Don't forget our other shows: Virginia Allen's Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women  Bradley Devlin's The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown  Follow The Daily Signal:  X: https://x.com/DailySignal  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/  Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal    Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day's top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. and the DR Congo signed a landmark deal on critical minerals during President Félix Tshisekedi's visit to the White House this week. The pact provides the U.S. with extraordinary access to the Congolese mining sector and is widely expected to inhibit Chinese mining companies in the DRC from expanding their operations. CGSP Africa Editor Géraud Neema joins Eric & Cobus to break down the details of the deal and explain why what happened in the DRC could set a dangerous precedent for Chinese mining operations in other African countries. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @stadenesque | @christiangeraud Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH & SPANISH:  French: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Spanish: www.chinalasamericas.com | @ChinaAmericas JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

In this snow-day edition of Geopolitics with Ghost, Gordon breaks down the fast-moving and deeply tangled situation unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. He walks through the Trump-brokered peace signing with Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi, the ongoing M23 rebel clashes, and why the mineral-rich Kivu region sits at the center of a decades-long geopolitical struggle. Ghost connects the dots on how rare earth metals, tech giants like Apple, Gulf-state investment, and the long shadow of the Israeli diamond cartel all converge in this conflict. From Mossad's covert interference to coup attempts, laundered minerals, and the collapse of legacy monopolies, Ghost exposes how global powers are reshaping Africa's future, and how Trump's strategy is forcing bad actors into the light. He also examines Apple's legal troubles, Al-Shabaab's sudden appearance in the region, and the broader implications for Russia, China, Venezuela, and the emerging sovereign-alliance realignment. A packed episode loaded with evidence, timelines, maps, and hard truths, all pointing to a world in rapid transition.

Indigenous groups are in Montreal to welcome dozens of cultural objects back from the Vatican.Parliamentary Budget officer says Carney government's affordable housing plan insufficient.Ukrainian and American negotiators, meeting in Miami, say that any real prospect of peace depends entirely on Russia. Renewed fighting in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo is forcing hundreds of civilians to flee their homes.A memorial in Montreal to honour victims of 1989 mass shooting of women at the École Polytechnique.

On this podcast, I look at the recently declared over Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the current Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia. Watch the video version

Partout sur la planète, le ballon rond suscite des vocations de joueurs, attise les convoitises et déchaîne les passions, au point d'être considéré aujourd'hui comme le sport le plus pratiqué sur la planète. Sur le continent africain, le football a également été un moyen de lutte anticoloniale au moment des indépendances tout en perpétrant son esprit festif face aux difficultés du quotidien et des conflits guerriers, comme en témoigne à notre micro l'ancien international congolais, Saïo Mokili. Apparu dans sa forme moderne dans l'Angleterre du XVIIIème siècle, le football a eu immédiatement un succès populaire qui dépasse l'entendement !!! Au point d'être rapidement considéré par l'Église et le patronat comme un instrument idéal pour combattre les vices de la jeunesse, en améliorant la condition physique des ouvriers et en calmant leurs élans contestataires. Passion contagieuse impossible à contrôler, le football est alors récupéré par le clergé et les grands patrons de la révolution industrielle pour créer les premiers grands clubs. Ce modèle s'exporte à travers le monde et plus particulièrement sur le continent africain au temps de la colonisation. Mais si le sport est un outil d'influence pour tous les États, nombre de footballeurs ont su mobiliser leur talent et leur position sociale pour soutenir la cause des luttes nationalistes et des indépendances… mais n'ont-ils pas été instrumentalisés à leur tour ? La Marche du monde vous invite à découvrir une histoire africaine du football à travers l'épopée des indépendances du Congo et de l'Algérie, au son de nos archives et de nos témoignages inédits. Un documentaire signé Valérie Nivelon et David Allias, réalisé par Sophie Janin.   Sont intervenus dans l'émission : - Paul Dietschy, docteur en histoire, historien du sport, auteur et directeur de la revue « Football(s) ». Bibliographie sélective : Paul Dietschy, Du sportsman à l'histrion : les cultures sportives de trois leaders africains (Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nelson Mandela et Joseph Désiré Mobutu), (2014), Centre d'histoire de Sciences Po.   Paul Dietschy, Histoire du football (2010), aux éditions Perrin Paul Dietschy, Paul Kemo-Keimbou, David Claude, Le football et l'Afrique (2008), aux éditions EPA Patrick Clastres et Paul Dietschy, Sport, culture et société en France du 19è siècle à nos jours (2006), aux éditions Hachette Education Paul Dietschy, Yvan Gastaut, Stéphane Mourlane, Histoire politique des coupes du monde de football (2006), aux éditions Vuibert. - Michel Naït-Challal, écrivain et ancien journaliste, auteur de Dribbleurs de l'indépendance : l'incroyable histoire de l'équipe du FLN (2008), aux éditions Albin Michel. - Annie Gasnier, journaliste et animatrice de «Radio Foot Internationale» sur RFI, auteure de Brésil : le réveil du géant latino-américain (2008), aux éditions du Cygne. - Saïo Mokili, ancien joueur de foot, international congolais, vainqueur de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations 1968 avec «Les léopards» et joueur du FC Dragons (1963-1972).   À lire également : - Javu Rey, Bertrand Galic et Kris, avec Marina Martin Serrano : «Un maillot pour l'Algérie» (2009), bande dessinée aux éditions Aire Libre - Deveney, Correia, Bonaccorso : «Une histoire populaire du football», La Découverte Delcourt.

The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, released a new survey this week in an attempt to figure out who, exactly, is a Republican these days. The takeaways? Newer Republican voters are more conspiratorial, more likely to be racist and antisemitic, and more likely to support the use of political violence. And they are pulling the GOP in their direction. This trend worries South Carolina Democratic Representative Jim Clyburn, who has written a new book, “The First Eight,” about the eight Black South Carolina Congressmen who preceded him in office. All of them were Republicans at a very different time for the party. Representative Clyburn became the ninth Black Congressman from the state when he was elected in 1992 – nearly a century after the last of the First Eight served in office. We spoke with Representative Clyburn about why it felt so urgent to write this book now.And in headlines, the Supreme Court allows Texas to use its gerrymandered Congressional map in the midterms, President Donald Trump holds a photo op to misleadingly tout peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and new data reveals the dramatic scale of our affordability crisis.Show Notes:Check out The First Eight – https://tinyurl.com/yc78s4yyCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben reports solo to break down another alarming moment as Trump nods off during a press conference touting a fake “peace deal” between Congo and Rwanda, exposing once again the collapse of basic competence inside this administration. He digs into new, deeply troubling revelations about the controversial U.S. boat strikes near Venezuela, examines the skyrocketing layoffs now reaching levels not seen since the pandemic, tracks the escalating internal chaos tearing the GOP apart, and discusses a federal grand jury refusing to indict New York AG Letitia James. All that, plus the latest breaking news and analysis. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors!  Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MEIDAS. Promo Code MEIDAS Qualia: Go to https://qualialife.com/MEIDAS for up to 50% off your purchase and use code MEIDAS for an additional 15%. Soul: Go to https://GetSoul.com and use code: MEIDAS to get 40% OFF your order! L-Nutra Prolon: Visit https://ProlonLife.com/MEIDAS to claim your 15% discount plus a $40 bonus gift! Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/meidas and use promo code: MEIDAS to get a FREE title history report so you can find out if you're already a victim AND 14 days of protection for FREE! And make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details, visit: https://hometitlelock.com/warranty Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eurovision Song Contest has been thrown into turmoil after four nations said they would boycott next year's event. Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia had wanted Israel to be excluded because of the war in Gaza, but a meeting of the European Broadcasting Union said it could take part. Other countries, including Germany, had threatened to walk out if Israel could not participate. Also: A prominent Palestinian militia leader and Hamas opponent has been killed in Gaza. The US military says it conducted another deadly strike on a boat suspected of carrying illegal narcotics as questions mount over the legality of previous attacks. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo sign a peace deal in Washington. A British inquiry has found that Vladimir Putin bears "moral responsibility" for the poisoning of a woman in England with the nerve agent Novichok in 2018. And how a volcanic eruption may have helped spread the Black Death in the 1300s.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

From the BBC World Service: Major airports in India have descended into chaos after the airline IndiGo either canceled or delayed hundreds of flights for the fourth consecutive day. IndiGo says there have been technical issues with aircraft or winter schedules that have delayed some flights, but the biggest reason is a pilot shortage. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace deal, and some countries are boycotting Eurovision over Israel's involvement.

From the BBC World Service: Major airports in India have descended into chaos after the airline IndiGo either canceled or delayed hundreds of flights for the fourth consecutive day. IndiGo says there have been technical issues with aircraft or winter schedules that have delayed some flights, but the biggest reason is a pilot shortage. Also, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a peace deal, and some countries are boycotting Eurovision over Israel's involvement.

President Trump announces that the U.S. is brokering a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda—despite skepticism from experts who note that rebel groups weren’t included and conflict remains ongoing. The team also examines concerns over the U.S. benefiting from Congolese minerals while Congolese citizens remain on the American travel ban list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks off with a sharp look at global and political headlines, starting with President Trump’s announcement of a U.S.–brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda—despite skepticism from experts who note that rebel groups weren’t included and conflict remains ongoing. The team also examines concerns over the U.S. benefiting from Congolese minerals while Congolese citizens remain on the American travel ban list. Meanwhile, in a story that stunned listeners, the crew discusses the tragic shooting death of Chicago mother Remika Meeks-Blackmon, with new details showing the alleged shooter was romantically tied to the same man—who shockingly fist-bumped her afterward. In entertainment, Tamar Braxton’s career is thriving as she signs on to star alongside Taye Diggs in the upcoming Tubi thriller Stepfather. The show also digs into resurfaced accusations against Brian McKnight after his son revealed emotional details about being denied an “I love you” during his battle with cancer. And in lighter but still jaw-dropping news, the crew reacts to NFL quarterback Jameis Winston revealing his family had been burning through $400,000 a month, prompting him to clamp down on spending. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lots of work to do—let's get to it—Here are 3 big things for this hour—   Number One— The pressure is building on the billion dollar fraud scheme allegedly perpetrated by the Somali community in Minnesota—to steal welfare money—so bad that Ilhan Omar is speechless—   Number Two— President Trump welcomed the leaders of Rwanda and the Congo to the White House—before travelling to the Trump Institute of Peace to sign a deal formally ending a decades long war—   Number Three— It is Free Speech Free for All Friday—your chance to be heard—and we will get to that— the Patriot Mobile Common Sense Hotline is 877-310-9966—877-310-9966—  

Badlands Media presents full special-event coverage as President Trump hosts the historic signing of the Washington Accords between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, a landmark peace agreement ending more than 30 years of violent conflict that claimed over 10 million lives. Speaking from the newly inaugurated U.S. Institute of Peace building, Trump highlights the courage of both nations' leaders, the role of American diplomacy, and the broad regional support behind the accord. The ceremony features statements from Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi, as well as leaders from Angola, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Qatar, the UAE, and the African Union, each underscoring the significance of the agreement for stability, economic integration, and global development. Trump also announces bilateral U.S. agreements expanding critical-minerals partnerships and major American investment in Africa's resource and energy sectors. This special coverage captures the full event, from opening remarks to the signing moment, documenting a rare diplomatic breakthrough with global implications.

Badlands Media presents full coverage of the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting, where President Trump and First Lady Melania lead a joyful, tradition-filled ceremony from President's Park. The event opens with tributes to U.S. service members around the world before the First Family arrives to light the iconic tree in a festive countdown. President Trump delivers a wide-ranging Christmas message celebrating faith, gratitude, and national renewal, highlighting America's secure border, booming economy, and a wave of newly brokered peace agreements, including that day's historic settlement between Rwanda and Congo. Joined by Vice President J.D. Vance, Cabinet officials, international guests, and public figures like Wayne Gretzky, the ceremony blends reverence with celebration as Trump reflects on the biblical meaning of Christmas, honors military heroes and first responders, and praises the National Park Service and evening performers. The night captures a unifying moment of holiday spirit, national pride, and global significance as the tree illuminates the season for millions.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss today's FIFA event at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, where President Donald Trump received the first ever FIFA Peace Prize. Also, Trump has renamed the U.S. Peace Institute after himself, and used it as the venue for yesterday's signing of a peace accord between The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. Then, RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon to discuss the arrest of the alleged Jan. 6, 2021 pipe-bombing suspect, and what the arrest means for FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino. Also a look at new economic numbers on inflation released this morning, and their implications for next week's Federal Reserve vote on interest rates, scheduled for December 10th. Then finally, they discuss yesterday's Supreme Court's decision on redistricting in Texas. The Court blocked a lower court decision that found the new boundaries were likely unconstitutional because they were drawn based on race, allowing Texas to adopt the congressional map designed by the GOP in the upcoming 2026 midterms. Also, "You Cannot Be Serious" stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Era la epoca en la que las peliculas sobre Africa no se hacian en Africa. Aquel tiempo en el que aun habia verdaderas estrellas (Huston, Bogart, Hepburn) y el cine, hasta cierto punto, se hacia sobre la marcha. Todas las aventuras que implico el rodaje de 'La reina de Africa' (1951) estan en el libro que escribio la propia Hepburn sobre como se hizo la pelicula que le dio a Bogart su unico Oscar. La editorial Hatari Books reedita 'Asi hicimos La reina de Africa', en el que la actriz cuenta en primera persona los avatares de una produccion en el Congo belga, en mitad de la nada y con la naturaleza en contra. Lo han leido Carlos Alsina, Ruben Amon, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares, Sergio del Molino y Nacho Vigalondo. Ademas, comentamos la lista del New York Times de las mejores peliculas del ano 2025.

Era la epoca en la que las peliculas sobre Africa no se hacian en Africa. Aquel tiempo en el que aun habia verdaderas estrellas (Huston, Bogart, Hepburn) y el cine, hasta cierto punto, se hacia sobre la marcha. Todas las aventuras que implico el rodaje de 'La reina de Africa' (1951) estan en el libro que escribio la propia Hepburn sobre como se hizo la pelicula que le dio a Bogart su unico Oscar. La editorial Hatari Books reedita 'Asi hicimos La reina de Africa', en el que la actriz cuenta en primera persona los avatares de una produccion en el Congo belga, en mitad de la nada y con la naturaleza en contra. Lo han leido Carlos Alsina, Ruben Amon, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares, Sergio del Molino y Nacho Vigalondo. Ademas, comentamos la lista del New York Times de las mejores peliculas del ano 2025.

Au sommaire : Ce jeudi 4 décembre 2025, le président congolais Félix Tshisekedi et son homologue rwandais Paul Kagame ont signé à Washington un accord de paix qui devrait mettre fin à trois décennies de guerre en République démocratique du Congo. Que contient cet accord ? Peut-on vraiment espérer l'arrêt des combats ? Côté américain, outre une victoire diplomatique, quels profits économiques pourraient en tirer Donald Trump ? Que s'est-il passé à Yaoundé ? Une onde de choc secoue le Cameroun depuis l'annonce du décès, après 37 jours de détention, de l'opposant Anicet Ekane, figure historique de la lutte pour la démocratie. Déploiement militaire américain dans les Caraïbes, blocage aérien, frappes contre de supposés narcotrafiquants, ultimatum au président Maduro… Les États-Unis vont-ils entrer en guerre contre le Venezuela ? Chaque semaine, des journalistes et éditorialistes africains décryptent l'actualité africaine et internationale.  Au sommaire : Avec la participation de :  Karine Oriot, éditorialiste camerounaise Boubacar Sanso Barry, administrateur général du site d'information guinéen le Djely.com et rédacteur en chef de l'hebdomadaire «Le Punch»  Jean-Marie Kassamba, directeur général de la chaîne télévisée Télé 50 en République démocratique du Congo.

Pas de poignée de main, hier, jeudi 4 décembre, à Washington entre Paul Kagame et Félix Tshisekedi, malgré la signature d'un accord de paix entre le Rwanda et la République démocratique du Congo. Les deux chefs d'État ont remercié leur homologue américain Donald Trump pour ses efforts en faveur de la paix, mais ont tenu des discours d'une grande prudence sur les chances de succès de cet accord. Zobel Behalal est expert senior à la Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC), c'est-à-dire l'Initiative mondiale contre le crime organisé transnational. Il livre son analyse au micro de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Qu'est-ce que vous avez pensé de cette cérémonie hier soir à Washington ? Zobel Behalal : Écoutez, le président Trump a réussi un grand coup diplomatique. Il a réussi à amener à Washington deux chefs d'État qui ne se sont pas rencontrés depuis longtemps. Mais on se rend aussi compte qu'il était le seul à être content dans cette salle, parce que les présidents congolais et rwandais, à travers leur langage corporel, ont montré qu'ils n'étaient pas très engagés pour cette signature. Apparemment, en tout cas, il n'y a pas eu de poignée de main entre les deux chefs d'Etat du Congo et du Rwanda ? Ça illustre le très peu d'engagement de ces deux chefs d'État, le très peu d'entrain à venir signer ces accords. On sait, à partir des sources dans les différents pays, que le président Tshisekedi et le président rwandais n'ont pas pu résister à la pression exercée depuis plusieurs mois par l'administration Trump. Et voilà le résultat que ça a donné, ce sentiment de défiance dans la salle, l'absence de poignée de main qui fait douter de la portée de cet événement du 4 décembre. Et visiblement, les deux chefs d'État s'évitaient du regard pendant toute la cérémonie. Alors, pendant son discours, le Rwandais Paul Kagame a dit : « Il y aura des hauts et des bas ». Est-ce à dire qu'il ne suffit pas de signer un accord pour que la paix revienne ? Absolument. J'ai envie de dire qu'il y aura un peu plus de bas que de hauts d'ailleurs. Lorsqu'on regarde le terrain aujourd'hui, avec la poursuite des affrontements entre le M23 et l'armée congolaise, on a de grosses inquiétudes. Et malheureusement, les populations à l'est de la RDC ne vont pas se réveiller demain, la semaine prochaine, avec un horizon un peu plus apaisé. Le Congolais Félix Tshisekedi, dans son discours, a eu ce mot : « Nous espérons que le Rwanda fera preuve du même sérieux que nous »... C'est la raison pour laquelle, même si on peut se réjouir du fait que, et ça, c'est à mettre au crédit de l'administration Trump, que l'économie soit revenue au centre du jeu… On est aussi forcé à la prudence sur l'avenir de cet accord qui a été signé hier. Oui, parce que ce que sous-entendait le président congolais, c'était l'espoir que les Rwandais retirent leurs troupes du Congo ? Le président congolais ne cesse de le dire. Il a encore répété devant la diaspora congolaise lors d'une visite à Belgrade « Rien ne se fera tant que le Rwanda ne sera pas parti du Congo ». Et les Rwandais disent à leur tour que rien ne se fera tant que les Congolais n'auront pas combattu les FDLR. Et l'un des documents de cet accord dit clairement que le Cadre régional d'intégration économique ne sera pas mis en œuvre tant que ces mesures-là ne seront pas achevées. Donc, on est ici dans la satisfaction d'avoir eu les deux chefs d'État qui viennent à Washington pour le bonheur du président Trump, mais on est face aussi à l'inquiétude pour le quotidien des populations congolaises. Et quand le président burundais Evariste Ndayishimiye a déclaré « s'engager, c'est une chose, mettre en œuvre est une autre chose », est-ce qu'il n'a pas résumé l'opinion générale ?  Absolument. On parle ici d'un président qui connaît bien la région, qui connaît bien les différents protagonistes, qui est d'ailleurs en froid, le Burundi est d'ailleurs en froid avec le Rwanda. Donc, ils sont tous conscients des difficultés énormes, de l'Himalaya vers lequel on s'engage aujourd'hui en signant cet accord. Mais prenons l'exemple de la mine de Rubaya, qui produirait 15 % du coltan mondial et qui se trouve actuellement sous le contrôle du M23. Est-ce qu'avec les accords signés hier, on va pouvoir tracer le coltan qui part de cette mine de l'est du Congo vers le Rwanda et ensuite vers le marché occidental ? La mine de Rubaya, depuis plusieurs années, est une source du financement du conflit. Les minerais qui sont exploités à Rubaya, déjà, avant la présence du M23 qui l'occupe aujourd'hui, étaient blanchis et continuaient à être blanchis au Rwanda. Les processus de traçabilité existaient déjà, mais les acteurs sur le terrain avaient réussi à les contourner. C'est vrai que, dans les accords qui ont été signés à Washington, il y a une dimension de traçabilité de ces minerais. Mais, je pense que si cette traçabilité n'a pas été efficace à 100 % avant, il n'y a pas de raison qu'elle le soit demain sans un changement radical. Le point sur lequel on veut insister, c'est la présence des réseaux du crime transnational organisé, qui ont intérêt à ce que ce désordre continue, parce que, grâce à ce désordre, ils peuvent s'enrichir. Donc, tant qu'on n'aura pas adopté des mesures tangibles pour lutter contre ces réseaux du crime transnational organisé, toutes les autres mesures seront inefficaces. Et quand je regarde les accords qui ont été signés, je n'ai pas l'impression qu'on se soit engagé vers cette logique-là. À lire aussiRDC-Rwanda: sous l'égide de Trump, Tshisekedi et Kagame signent un accord de paix

República Democrática do Congo e Ruanda prometem manter acordo de paz mediado por Donald Trump. Antigo primeiro-ministro guineense Aristides Gomes diz que é possível CNE divulgar resultados eleitorais. Guineenses residentes em Moçambique condenam "assalto ao poder" na Guiné-Bissau.

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//The Wire//2300Z December 3, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: MOLOTOV ATTACK TARGETS ICE FACILITY IN LOS ANGELES. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT RETURNS TO JOB AS POLICE OFFICER IN CHICAGO, DESPITE AWAITING TRIAL FOR IMMIGRATION FRAUD. CRACKDOWN ON THOUGHT AND SPEECH CRIMES CONTINUES TO SPREAD IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-United Kingdom: The crackdown on speech continues, with several developments taking place this week. A man was arrested a few days ago for the "possession of extreme music", which allegedly violates terrorism laws. Separately, a woman was arrested for using a slur in a private text-message exchange to describe the man who attacked her, and a another case came to light involving a man who was arrested after posting vacation pictures online, which featured him visiting a shooting range in the United States.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - This morning the Department of Homeland Security formally halted all immigration and naturalization from 19x nations labeled as High-Risk Countries. The list of these nations is as follows: Afghanistan, Burma, Burundi, Chad, Cuba, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Yemen.Analyst Comment: The halt of immigration from these nations is not new by any means, this was announced back in June as part of Presidential Proclamation 10949, but this policy is just being implemented now.West Virginia: Winter weather conditions resulted in a technical rescue taking place on Route 35 near Sixteen Mile Road in Mason County. Mason Bridge was closed for over 5 hours while the high-angle rescue was being conducted. The driver was uninjured and refused medical treatment at the scene. The cause of the accident is not known.Minnesota: Locals have reported ICE operations beginning in Minneapolis, as a few illegals from Somalia have been arrested over the past few days.Analyst Comment: This may or may not be the beginning of a larger campaign; ICE agents have been conducting low-level operations in Minneapolis for months now, so it's not clear as to if the arrests that have been made recently are part of that routine effort, or part of a much larger campaign. Either way, resistance throughout the city is significant as Somalis form a more cohesive effort to halt the enforcement of immigration law.Maryland: This afternoon a shooting was reported at the food court inside MGM National Harbor casino in Prince George County. One person was killed and another wounded during the attack. Local authorities state that the shooting was targeted, and that the shooter sought out the victim personally. No further details on the shooter or the motive have been released. The food court at the casino remains closed while the murder investigation continues, but the rest of the casino is open as usual.California: On Monday an arson attack was carried out in Los Angeles, which took the form of an assailant using multiple Molotov devices to attack the Los Angeles Federal Building (LAFB). Per the notice provided by DHS officials yesterday, the man approached the facility and threw two Molotovs at the security guards outside the facility, before being detained. Neither device functioned as designed, and the suspect was arrested at the scene. Yesterday the DOJ identified the suspect as Jose Francisco Jovel, a resident of Koreatown.Analyst Comment: As arson attacks remain fairly constant nationwide during times of heightened unrest, the use of fire as a weapon is becoming more of a concern for the prepared citizen. Molotovs are a common sight in Los Angeles at this point, however this man attempted to use his devices to immolate two security officers posted at the entrance to the facility.Nebraska: A series of shootings were reported in Omaha this morning. The f

It's Thursday, December 4th, A.D. 2025. 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 Jonathan Clark European country of Monaco expelled Swiss evangelist Evangelical Focus reports officials in Monaco recently detained and then expelled a Swiss evangelist without much explanation. Monaco is a sovereign city-state in Western Europe, bordered by France to the north, east, and west, with the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Stephan Maag has shared the gospel on streets across 28 European countries. He's known for carrying an 80-pound collapsible cross, generating conversations about Jesus. His evangelistic walks were well-received until he visited Monaco, a microstate in south-eastern France. Police detained Maag, telling him what he was doing was not allowed there. They even told him his cross was too big! The evangelist said, “Nothing like this has ever happened to us in Europe.” In Romans 1:16, the Apostle Paul wrote, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.” Germany beefs up security for iconic Christmas markets German cities are tightening security in preparation for opening their iconic Christmas markets this year. Renardo Schlegelmilch with Germany's largest Catholic radio station said, “There are more than 3,000 Christmas markets every year in Germany, with around 170 million visitors — more than twice the population of the country. They set the tone of Advent, even for people who are not active in the Church.” The security cost for this centuries-old tradition has skyrocketed in recent years. Security concerns have risen since 2016 when an Islamic extremist drove a truck into a Berlin Christmas market, killing 12 people. Mississippi evangelist makes case before Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case involving a Mississippi evangelist yesterday. Gabriel Olivier is an evangelical Christian who desires to share his faith with others. However, the City of Brandon, Mississippi passed an ordinance to effectively silence his evangelism. Lower courts sided with the city. Now, First Liberty Institute is representing Gabriel before the U.S. Supreme Court. The group noted, “Gabe's case could overturn decades of bad precedent in the lower courts. A clarifying opinion from the Supreme Court will bolster the rights and religious freedom of millions.” More U.S. soldiers identify with Christ while U.S. more secular U.S. military members are becoming more religious even as America becomes more secular. That's according to a study by Ryan Burge, a professor at Washington University in St. Louis. The study compared 18- to 45-year-olds in the military and outside the military. Members of the military are more likely to identify as Christians than the rest of the population. Military members are also more likely than civilians to attend church. And church attendance in the military has actually increased over the past 12 years. U.S. military abortions are down The Dallas Express reports that military abortions are down to their lowest level in five years. The military's TRICARE health service program covered five abortions this year as of June, down from 49 abortions in 2021.  This follows efforts by President Donald Trump to cancel abortion-related policies.  Although taxpayer-funded abortions at military facilities are down, the general use of medication-induced abortions has skyrocketed in recent years. Republicans won Tennessee special House of Reps. election The Grand Old Party won the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District on Tuesday.  Republican Matt Van Epps beat Democrat Aftyn Behn by nine percentage points with 53.9% of the vote, reports the Nashville Banner. The victory means Republicans will have a 220-213 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Listen to comments from Epps, thanking God and his supporters for the victory. EPPS: “We did it. Thank you all. This is just an incredible win. Tonight, you've sent a message, loud and clear. The people of Middle Tennessee stand with President Donald J. Trump. First and foremost, I want to thank God for His guidance and grace every step of the way.” Martyred U.S. medical missionary in Congo featured on Time in 1964 And finally, medical missionary Paul Carlson appeared on the covers of Time Magazine and Life Magazine on December 4, 1964, sixty-one years ago today. The successful doctor left a comfortable life in California to be a missionary in Africa. Carlson arrived in the Congo with his wife and two children in 1963. He continued to care for people despite political unrest. However, communist-inspired rebels eventually arrested him and falsely accused him of being an American spy. On November 24, 1964, the rebels opened fire on a group of prisoners, including Carlson. He died helping other prisoners escape the onslaught. Carlson's wife, Lois, carried on her husband's work, supporting medical care and education in the area. His tombstone bears this inscription from John 15:13, “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, December 4th, in the year of our Lord 2025. 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.

A 30 year-old man from Woodbridge, Virginia is arrested and charged in the FBI's investigation of pipe bombs placed outside the Republican and Democratic party headquarters on the eve of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol; A Navy admiral tells lawmakers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue a "kill them all" order against a suspected drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela in September, but Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Intelligence Committee ranking member, says the video he saw of a second strike against survivors is "deeply, deeply troubling"; President Donald Trump hosts a peace signing ceremony in Washington with the presidents of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he also promotes mineral exploration in those countries; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says Democrats will put up for a vote next week a clean 3 year extension of expiring Obamacare health insurance enhanced premium subsidies; bipartisan group of House Members release their own health care reform plan; Senate votes to overturn the Biden Administration's limits on oil & gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Muhammad Ali's widow, Lonnie Ali, testifies at a Congressional hearing on reforming the sport of boxing; President Trump & First Lady Melania Trump attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions in New Orleans escalate over the latest immigration enforcement, “Catahoula Crunch.” Meanwhile, Congress probes the second U.S. strike that killed boat survivors in the Caribbean. And, Trump says it's “a great day for Africa” after a peace-signing to end the horrific conflict in the Congo.

On today's program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, reports on President Trump's meeting today with leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an Obama

President Donald Trump will bring leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda together in Washington on Thursday to sign new deals aimed at stabilizing a war-scarred region and attracting Western mining investment. Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi are expected to pledge their commitment to an economic integration compact already agreed to last month, as well as a U.S.-brokered peace deal reached in June but still not implemented.Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will receive a classified briefing today from Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley, the Navy commander who reportedly ordered a follow-up strike that killed survivors of an attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat near Venezuela. Admiral Bradley now leads U.S. Special Operations Command. He will brief top House and Senate lawmakers as pressure builds on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

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C'est ce jeudi 4 décembre 2025, à Washington, aux États-Unis, que le Congolais Félix Tshisekedi et le Rwandais Paul Kagame doivent ratifier un accord de paix en présence de Donald Trump. Mais comme les combats font rage actuellement au Sud-Kivu, beaucoup s'interrogent sur la portée réelle de l'accord à venir sur le terrain. Léonard She Okitundu a été le ministre congolais des Affaires étrangères de 2016 à 2019. Aujourd'hui, il est député national et vice-président de la commission des Affaires étrangères à l'Assemblée congolaise. Pour lui, la solution passe par une vraie neutralisation des FDLR (Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda). De passage à Paris, il le dit au micro de Christophe Boisbouvier et Patient Ligodi. RFI : Alors, la principale condition que pose le Rwanda au retrait de ses troupes du Congo, c'est la neutralisation par l'armée congolaise des rebelles hutus rwandais FDLR qui sont basés au Congo. Pourquoi cela n'a-t-il pas encore été fait ? Léonard She Okitundu : Concernant la République démocratique du Congo, cette question des FDLR est une question déterminante. Et c'est pour ça que moi, j'essaye par tous les moyens que le gouvernement soit considéré comme le meilleur élève de l'application des résolutions du Conseil de sécurité. Parce que le seul reproche qu'on fait à la RDC sur cette question-là, c'est justement cette fameuse collaboration avec les FDLR. Par conséquent, de mon point de vue, il doit être pris en République démocratique du Congo des mesures radicales contre ce mouvement. Parce que finalement, ce mouvement est en train de prendre en otage toute la République démocratique du Congo. Parce que sur cette question des FDLR, je crois qu'il y a une certaine unanimité de la part des membres du Conseil de sécurité, sur la nécessité, si pas, l'obligation de neutraliser ces groupes armés qui opéreraient sur le territoire de la République démocratique du Congo. Des mesures radicales, ça veut dire des mesures crédibles ? Crédibles, c'est-à-dire qui soient considérées crédibles par ceux auprès de qui nous cherchons l'appui en vue de dégager une solution diplomatique à ce conflit. Parce qu'il n'y a pas de solution militaire. Oui, mais il y a quelques jours, un porte-parole des FDLR présents sur votre territoire a affirmé qu'il n'était pas question pour ces forces de désarmer. Est-ce que ce n'est pas une déclaration qui donne raison au Rwanda, dans les reproches de laxisme et de négligence qu'il adresse aux autorités congolaises ? Effectivement, moi, je considère cette déclaration comme extrêmement grave. On ne peut pas accepter que le responsable de ce mouvement fasse une telle déclaration. Par conséquent, j'estime que le gouvernement, par mesure radicale, devrait considérer toute personne qui se réclame de ce groupe armé indésirable sur le territoire de la République démocratique du Congo. Persona non grata ? Persona non grata. Mais franchement, est-ce que les FARDC du Congo et les FDLR rwandais ne combattent pas ensemble depuis de très longues années contre le M23 et l'armée rwandaise… Et du coup, est-ce que, sur le terrain, les officiers FARDC ne sont pas redevables à l'égard de leurs frères d'armes hutus rwandais ? Et du coup, est-ce qu'ils ne sont pas hostiles à toute neutralisation de ces FDLR ? S'il y a des gens qui sont hostiles, alors là franchement, cela devrait être sévèrement sanctionné. Nous ne pouvons pas accepter la moindre collaboration avec les FDLR. Jusqu'à présent, d'ailleurs, dans les négociations qui sont faites, on ne mentionne pas le gouvernement en tant que tel, mais on considère que ce sont certains éléments des forces armées congolaises qui collaborent avec les FDLR. Alors, dans ces conditions, autant on doit être sévère à l'égard de ces FDLR, autant aussi à l'égard de tout officier militaire qui s'exposerait à une telle collaboration, on ne peut pas accepter du tout. L'autre condition que pose le Rwanda au retrait de ses troupes du Congo, c'est la fin des discriminations à l'égard des Congolais d'origine tutsi. Est-ce que le gouvernement de Kinshasa a pris toutes les mesures nécessaires pour protéger ces populations ? Alors franchement, là, c'est amuser la galerie. Moi, je suis parlementaire, nous avons les parlementaires d'origine tutsi avec nous au Parlement congolais. Donc, on ne peut pas du tout accuser le gouvernement de la RDC d'adopter une attitude discriminatoire à l'égard de la communauté tutsi. Il y a des ministres d'origine tutsi et dans l'armée aussi, tout comme dans les services. Donc cette discrimination est un véritable prétexte pour justifier l'injustifiable. Est-ce que, de ce point de vue, il ne faut pas une déclaration solennelle du pouvoir congolais ? Effectivement, sur ces deux choses, moi, j'aurais préféré franchement, en toute modestie, que les deux questions, la discrimination prétendument faite par le gouvernement congolais à l'égard de la communauté tutsi et puis, ensuite, cette collaboration avec les FDLR, il faudrait qu'à un moment donné, le gouvernement traite de ces questions en Conseil des ministres et qu'à la suite d'un Conseil des ministres, on entende le ministre de la Communication solennellement donner la position du gouvernement de la RDC sur ces deux questions. D'une part, rappeler la pleine citoyenneté de ceux qui remplissent les conditions, la citoyenneté congolaise des personnes d'origine tutsi, ceux qui remplissent les conditions, je dis bien, et puis en même temps interdire toute discrimination à leur égard. Et en ce qui concerne les FDLR, il faut absolument les considérer comme indésirables, proclamer, décréter, l'indésirabilité de ces gens sur le territoire de la République démocratique du Congo. Et puis en même temps, s'il y a des réfractaires, il faudra utiliser la contrainte pour finalement mettre fin à cela. À lire aussiRDC-Rwanda: rencontre au sommet à Washington pour une paix incertaine

Em Moçambique, Centro para Democracia e Desenvolvimento (CDD) pede foco no "peixe graúdo" no caso de corrupção que envolve funcionários do Tesouro. Medicamentos para o HIV podem estar a ser usados em frangos na província de Tete, denuncia ONG. Ruanda e República Democrática do Congo assinam hoje acordo de paz nos Estados Unidos.

The New Yorker staff writer Jon Lee Anderson joins Tyler Foggatt to talk about the Trump Administration's military strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats in the Caribbean. They discuss the questionable intelligence and rationale behind the operation, the legal concerns raised by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's alleged order to leave no survivors in a September strike, and whether the attacks feels more performative than strategic. They also explore how Trump's framing of the issue as a drug war intersects with his broader ambitions—from pressuring the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, to reasserting American dominance in the hemisphere—and how other Latin American countries may respond to further military action in the region.This week's reading: “Can Trump's Peace Initiative Stop the Congo's Thirty-Year War?,” by Jon Lee Anderson “The Dishonorable Strikes on Venezuelan Boats,” by Ruth Marcus “The Legal Consequences of Pete Hegseth's ‘Kill Them All' Order,” by Isaac Chotiner “The Undermining of the C.D.C.,” by Dhruv Khullar “In the Line of Fire,” by Benjamin Wallace-Wells  The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Tara kicks off with a hilarious Black Friday raccoon crime spree before pivoting into one of the most disturbing deep dives yet: America is still importing refugees from nations run by jihadists, militias, death squads, and terror networks — many of whom cannot be vetted at all. From Libya to Iran to Afghanistan, and even CIA-backed death squad fighters flown in by the thousands, Tara exposes the immigration pipeline the Biden administration refuses to shut down. This episode swings from wildlife comedy to geopolitical reality — and shows exactly why Trump's rapid-fire vetting agenda is now a national survival issue.

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Kader Attia talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work. Attia was born in 1970 in Dugny, France, and lives in Berlin and Paris. He grew up between the French capital and Bab el Oued, a suburb of Algiers in Algeria, and his Algerian-French identity and the culture and history of Europe and North Africa—the global north and south—have profoundly informed his subject matter and materials. His work across three decades in photography, collage, sculpture, installation and sound, is concerned with a central concept: repair. By association, the notion of repair is inevitably connected with violence and injury. Within this overarching theme, he explores political and social issues in the present and the complex legacies of colonialism. While directly addressing particular historical and current moments, his work is rich in metaphor, and he considers this poetic aspect crucial to art's ability to effect social change. Attia regards his output as the evidence of an ongoing process of research, but despite its fundamentally philosophical and textual genesis, it is often dramatic visually and experientially.He reflects on what he calls the “menemonic traces” and ghosts present through his work, explains why he feels the gaze is a bodily phenomenon beyond the ocular, and discusses the importance of his trips while a young person in Congo and Mexico. He talks about his early interest in Michelangelo's drawings, his engagement with writers from the psychoanalyst Karima Lazali to the poets Édouard Glissant and Aimé Césaire, and the cathartic power of music. Plus he gives insight into his life in the studio and answers our usual questions, including the ultimate: what is art for?Kader Attia: Shattering and Gathering our Traces, Lehmann Maupin, New York, until 20 December; Kader Attia. The Lost Paradise, Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, Seville, Spain, until 18 January 2026; Kader Attia: A Descent into Paradise, Museo Amparo, Puebla, Mexico, until 4 January 2026.Bienal de Sao Paulo: Not All Travellers Walk Roads—Of Humanity as Practice, until 11 January 2026; The World Tree: 24th Paiz Art Biennial, Guatemala City and Antigua Guatemala, until 15 February 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted last year in a New York courtroom of flooding the US with tons of cocaine. This week, US President Donald Trump has pardoned him and he's walked out of prison a free man. Also, taking lessons from Shenzhen, China, a megacity that has largely sidestepped the air pollution, overcrowding and failing infrastructure that often accompany rapid expansion. And, leaders of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are slated to travel to Washington this week to sign a peace deal overseen by Trump. Plus, a photographer-couple documents people around the world who have been forced to leave their homes because of climate change. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It's Tuesday, December 2nd, A.D. 2025. 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 Kevin Swanson Trump urges Venezuelan president to leave country U.S. sabers are rattling off the coast of Venezuela.   The Miami Herald reported that President Donald Trump offered Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro an ultimatum over the weekend: He said, “You can save yourself and those closest to you, but you must leave the country now.”   For any assistance in leading to Maduro's arrest, the U.S. government has placed a bounty of $50 million on the Venezuelan President.   Also, President Trump issued a warning on Saturday via Truth Social. He wrote, “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” Trump designates Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group The President also designated certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood organization as a terrorist group, as of Sunday.  CounterExtremism.com has counted 48 extremist individuals and groups tied to the Brotherhood. As a Muslim Brotherhood host, the nation of Qatar has transferred $1.8 billion to Gaza since 2012, some of which reportedly has gone to Hamas. That information was revealed through recent audits. 65 people died from Ebola in Congo, Africa The Democratic Republic of the Congo is dealing with another Ebola outbreak — 65 cases confirmed and 45 deaths, reports U.S. News & World Report. The last major Congolese outbreak occurred in 2018. The virus is as dangerous as rabies, the Marburg virus, and the Avian flu. Exodus 4:11 reminds us that God is in control of all health issues: “So the Lord said to him, “Who has made man's mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the Lord?” Russian-Ukrainian negotiations at stalemate In other world news, the Russo-Ukrainian conflict negotiations are approaching another stalemate. Ukraine announced they will not accept territorial concessions. And French President Emmanuel Macron announced an endorsement of using frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine's defense. Japanese court upholds ban on homosexual marriage Japan's Tokyo court upheld the homosexual marriage ban as constitutional, reports the BBC. Of Asian states, only Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have legalized the practice thus far. Christian ministries ranked most and least transparent Ministry Watch has released its 2025 ratings of American ministries for financial efficiency, transparency, and donor confidence. Of the largest ministries in the United States, Medicine For All People International, Grand Canyon University, World Relief, Christian Aid Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Christian Broadcasting Network rate the highest. Lowest ratings go to Samaritan's Purse, Convoy of Hope, Baylor University, Pepperdine University, and Hillsdale College. Some controversy has been brewing recently over the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and the Billy Graham Evangelical Association's withdrawal from the organization.  Top 3 ministries serving the persecuted Of the six ministries serving the persecuted saints, Ministry Watch rates International Christian Concern, Equipping the Persecuted, and Persecution Project highest for financial efficiency, transparency, and donor confidence. Voice of the Martyrs is rated lowest.   Equipping the Persecuted focuses on Nigeria, and Persecution Project has been actively serving the persecuted saints in Sudan, Africa. Folks, think about giving to the poor and the suffering this Christmas season. Proverbs 28:27 says, “He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses.” U.S. government ran a $1.8 trillion deficit The financial numbers are in for the U.S. government's fiscal year 2025, ending in October. The government ran a deficit of $1.8 trillion for the year. That's down $41 billion or 2% compared to the previous year.  However, revenues increased by $317 billion due to higher tariffs on imported goods. Spending was up a whopping 4% or $275 billion, driven by welfare and benefit programs, as well as rising interest payments on the public debt. Trump to pick new Federal Reserve Chairman U.S. President Donald Trump will soon announce his next pick for chairman of the Federal Reserve. The new pick is slated to replace Jerome Powell in May of next year. Gold hits $4,230/ounce and silver hits $58/ounce Metals are still on the rise again. Gold hit $4,230 per ounce and silver topped $58.00 per ounce. Bitcoin is still down 31% over two months ago. FDA admits COVID-19 shots killed U.S. kids The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has acknowledged, for the first time, that COVID-19 vaccines have killed American children. According to Politico, Vinay Prasad, the vaccine chief for the FDA, issued a memo in which he revealed that FDA staff “found … at least 10 children have died after and because of receiving COVID-19 vaccination.” This comes from an “initial analysis of 96 deaths (associated with the vaccine taking place) between 2021 and 2024.” TN Democrat opposes Christian prayer in public forum And finally, the Christian faith appears to be at stake -- in a tight election in Tennessee for the 7th District Congressional seat. The Democrat candidate Aftyn Behn has gone on record stating she is opposed to Christian prayer in the public forum.   President Donald Trump took to Truth Social yesterday. He warned that Behn “hates Christianity, will take away your guns, wants Open Borders. . . men in women's sports, and openly disdains Country music.” The latest polls show the Republican candidate, Van Epps, is holding a slight lead in today's election. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, December 2nd, in the year of our Lord 2025. 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.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

President Donald Trump has vowed to attack drug trafficking across Latin America. But in promising to pardon a convicted trafficker from Honduras, he has swayed politics and unsettled policy. Also: today's stories, including how a fragile deal Washington brokered between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the rebel M23 group shows how economics might lead toward peace; how Boston is building apartments on top of libraries in an experiment with affordable housing; and how one science educator in Pakistan is getting marginalized children excited about learning. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

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Programmation consacrée aux nouveautés musicales avec Ronisia, Tayc, Chili, ou encore Koffi Olomidé et dans la séquence Gold, Syè bwa de Kassav'. Dans la séquence Génération Consciente, Jessica Webe, directrice exécutive de UN Global Compact en République Démocratique du Congo. Le 10 décembre 2025, en joignant leurs efforts avec l'initiative Unis contre la corruption, ils organisent le premier sommet national de lutte contre la corruption en RDC. Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons :  Ronisia - Solide Tayc - Il s'appelait Tayc Hiro - C'est mort Rutshelle Guillaume - Ou méchan Sandra Nanor et Darius Denon - On se perd  Nesly et Mik L - Je serai là Malcolm - Flora Coquerel  Chili - Rebanav 126 BPM Koffi Olomidé feat Cindy Le Coeur - Sieta Charlotte Dipanda feat Davido - Survivor Bamby feat Genezio - Téléphone Thanda Choir  Georgio - Le temps n'emporte rien Kassav'  - Sye bwa Théodora feat Thisizlondon - Masoko na Mabélé Retrouvez la playlist officielle de RFI Musique.

Peeking at life through a gap in the fence, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss players and managers Unknown in Their Own Land, from Hobbling Horace of Hercules to Sid Kimpton via Nigel ‘Ferryman' Page-Jones. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us inside the pages of WSC issue 459, Record Breakers flies us to Congo and we continue our ageing feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is comedian Ted Milligan. Support the showWould you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? You would? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes

Au Congo-Brazzaville, Denis Sassou-Nguesso promet "une lutte intraitable" contre les bandits appelés "bébés noirs". Depuis deux mois, ces gangs qui sèment la terreur dans les grandes villes sont traqués par des éléments de la sécurité présidentielle. Quel bilan dressez-vous de cette opération ?  Comment lutter contre ce phénomène ?