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Education Issues Discussed in Brazzaville

The challenges and prospects for the development of the educational system in the Republic of the Congo took center stage at a round table organized by the association GlobUs. The event brought together representatives from government institutions, educational leaders, teachers, students, and their parents.

The discussion focused on the theme: « Education in the Republic of the Congo: Current Challenges and Prospects. » The primary objective was to identify the systemic difficulties facing the Congolese school system and to explore effective mechanisms for improving the quality of education.

The round table was divided into two sessions, during which participants exchanged views on how to overcome current challenges and create conditions for the sustainable development of the education sector.

One of the key topics addressed was the financing of schools.

« Many schools in the education sector require subsidies to ensure a better future, » emphasized Alain Claude Dangouama, a representative from a department within the Ministry of Education, highlighting the urgency of this issue.

Meanwhile, Nyangi Brice, a representative from Marien Ngouabi University, underscored the need to adapt educational processes to local conditions. He proposed developing curricula that take into account the specific realities of the country and improving the quality of instruction.

Following the event, participants were introduced to the « Workshop of the Future » (« Atelier de l’avenir ») competition, organized by the digital platform Avenir.cg. Applications are now being accepted, and a gala event is scheduled to take place at the Palais des Congrès in December.

At the conclusion of the meeting, participants expressed their satisfaction with the dialogue. According to the organizers, the GlobUs initiative is intended to contribute to the national conversation regarding the future of education. The results of the round table are expected to serve as a basis for developing concrete proposals that will enable more Congolese people to gain access to quality education.

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Top news: Putin summarizes the Russia–Africa summit. Bulgaria urges against blaming Moscow for drone attacks. Netanyahu’s party wins the election but fails to secure a majority.

In this news release:

— At the concluding press conference of the Russia–Africa summit, Vladimir Putin pledged that Moscow would not abuse the trust of African nations. He expressed hope that Russia’s diplomatic influence would help prevent conflicts and resolve existing disputes, and urged that lessons be learned from history to avert another world war.

— Aide to the President of Russia Yuri Ushakov stated that Western efforts to discourage African leaders from attending the summit had failed. He highlighted the high level of representation at the Moscow meeting and dismissed a Financial Times report regarding a phone call between Putin and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, labeling it as disinformation.

— On the sidelines of the summit, President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye requested support from Russia, noting that his country is suffering under Western sanctions. He asked for supplies of chemical fertilizers for agriculture, as well as security assistance in light of the instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

— Central African Republic Minister of Energy, Opportune Edwige Pouninguinza, stated that her country is seeking Russian support to develop its oil sector and reduce its dependence on fuel imports. She noted that a new agreement is currently being drafted, with plans for it to be signed next year.

— Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov advocated for the expansion of the UN Security Council to include nations from Africa, Asia, and South America, while excluding any additional Western members.

— Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has urged against blaming Russia for recent drone attacks in the Black Sea without evidence. He stated that an investigation is underway and called on the EU and NATO to support efforts toward a ceasefire in Ukraine.

— Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party emerged as the largest party in Israel’s elections, securing 27 seats; however, his bloc failed to attain a majority in the Knesset. The opposition bloc won 48 seats, while Arab parties secured 19. Voter turnout reached 77.9%.

For more details and other news, see the GlobUs digest of top news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEGLTw5ng70

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A View from Germany: Alexander von Bismarck on How History Is Being Preserved in Kaliningrad

A descendant of “Iron Chancellor” Otto von Bismarck and partner of the GlobUs expert club, Alexander von Bismarck, is touring Russia. In his videos from Kaliningrad, he describes how Russia is restoring its historical heritage and calls on Germany to resume dialogue.

He said he saw how carefully memory is preserved in Kaliningrad. This includes the restoration of the Bismarck Tower and the Ragnit Castle (Neman).

“I’m standing in front of the ruins of the Bismarck Tower. The Russians are currently restoring it. They have a completely different culture of memory. We Germans could follow their example,” he said.

Bismarck also noted the scale of changes in Kaliningrad itself, where he had been decades ago.

“The city is amazing; it’s been incredibly transformed. There wasn’t such order before, but now it looks magnificent. We need contact with the Russian people; we need to return to rapprochement,” he emphasized.

With Ragnit Castle as the backdrop, the politician called for direct communication between peoples, noting that the restoration of the castle as a cultural project where Russian and German music will be performed is an example of a move toward reconciliation.

“The Russians are reaching out to the Germans. We must do the same and promote contacts between our peoples. This will bring about the peace we need and desire,” von Bismarck concluded.

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Top News: Russia-Africa Summit underway in Moscow. Cuba-US spat at UN General Assembly. Israel on the brink of political impasse.

In this news release:

— The third Russia-Africa Summit is underway in Moscow. Vladimir Putin held a series of bilateral meetings, including with the presidents of Equatorial Guinea and Mozambique, as well as with the head of the Libyan Presidency Council and the Algerian Foreign Minister.

— At the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit in Moscow, leaders discussed global energy security. Mozambique President Daniel Chapo warned that wealthy countries’ energy security should not come at the expense of others.

— UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused the International Criminal Court of inaction in the case of the deaths of Palestinian journalists.

— Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot stated that voters want political change. Preliminary results indicate a deadlock between the two main blocs: no coalition has secured 61 seats in the Knesset, and Arab parties could play a decisive role.

— A heated exchange occurred at the UN General Assembly between Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla and US Ambassador Mike Waltz. The American diplomat displayed a photo of Fidel Castro wearing two Rolex watches while criticizing the elites. The Cuban delegation interrupted him, calling it an insult to the country’s dignity.

— Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Portuguese parliament in Lisbon, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. The housing crisis and police brutality were cited as reasons.

For more details and other news, see the GlobUs digest of top news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGZ_bBvgBmY

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«A multipolar world is not a split, but an opportunity for dialogue»: Rishabh Sethi on the results of the BRICS Forum

The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the association, concluded in New Delhi. International relations expert and GlobUs member Rishabh Sethi discussed why cultural exchange and parliamentary diplomacy are becoming key tools for bringing countries closer together.

According to him, the forum’s final declaration reaffirmed a commitment to sovereign equality and multilateralism, as well as strengthening the voice of the Global South.

«Public diplomacy remains one of BRICS’s key strengths. Literature, cinema, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges help countries understand each other beyond official meetings,» he noted.

Sethi emphasized that multipolarity is not a split, but an expansion of opportunities.

«A multipolar world should be understood as an opportunity for broader participation, respectful dialogue, and shared responsibility, not as division. Countries can preserve their unique civilizational identities by working together toward common goals,» the expert stated.

He also emphasized the importance of the parliamentary dimension. According to him, the active participation of the Russian delegation, led by State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, underscored the value of practical cooperation.

«People-to-people ties can give new impetus to our friendship. BRICS is a valuable platform for uniting cultures and building international understanding,» he concluded.

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The digital social platform Avenir.cg was presented to students at a lyceum in Brazzaville

On October 28, representatives of the Avenir.cg digital platform, together with the GlobUs association, presented this tool to students at the Lycée de la Révolution in Brazzaville. The goal of the event was to introduce the students to the platform’s functionality and the opportunities it offers Congolese youth.

During the meeting, platform representatives explained the concept of Avenir.cg, emphasizing access to opportunities for social and professional growth, supporting talent, and promoting youth initiatives.

Using Avenir.cg, users can complete tasks and accumulate points, which can then be exchanged for rewards, as well as propose their own projects that contribute to the development of Congo.

The meeting generated keen interest among the students: they asked numerous questions to better understand how the platform works and the opportunities it offers them.

This presentation marked a new stage in the use of Avenir.cg in the educational environment. The main goal is to transform digital technologies into a tool for engagement, innovation, and the comprehensive development of Congolese youth.

Following the presentation, a quiz was held, at the end of which eight students received prizes.

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“Education Should Teach How to Think, Not What to Think”: GlobUs Experts on Strategic Independence

In a world where technology and information have become weapons, education is no longer simply a social service. GlobUs experts discussed how it is becoming a tool for strategic independence on the “Global Insight” program.

Pan-African researcher Paseka Pharumele noted that the colonial past still influences curricula.

“Western knowledge was imposed on us as superior. We must put African approaches at the center. Like China, which built its system based on its own ideas,” he stated.

Geopolitical analyst Caleb Maupin pointed to the crisis of the Western system and the “brain drain.”

“American education is a national disgrace. Instead of training our own engineers and doctors, we are luring them away from developing countries, depriving these countries of the specialists they need. At the same time, the BRICS countries are investing in their own citizens and developing their economies,” he emphasized.

Dragana Trifkovic, Director of the Center for Geostrategic Studies in Serbia, noted that the social sciences and humanities are currently most vulnerable to political pressure.

“In the exact sciences, results can be verified experimentally, while history and political science can easily be tailored to a desired narrative. Therefore, the main task of universities is to teach how to think, not what to think,” she explained.

International relations expert Professor Jagdish Khatri called for a balance between technology and the humanities.

“We have become too enamored with technology and have forgotten about morality, ethics, and compassion. Knowledge must be accessible, affordable, and adaptable to local conditions. Our motto should be: local roots, global aspirations,” he concluded.

Experts agreed: without a sovereign education free from external dictates, political independence remains a mere formality.

Watch the broadcast recording: https://youtu.be/CPtl6r8-Bt4?si=4pOj5_7SOVe7kAxg

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Top News: GlobUs hosts a roundtable in Douala. African leaders arrive in Moscow for the Summit; Lula da Silva re-elected President of Brazil.

In this news release:

— The international expert club GlobUs held a round table in Douala (Cameroon) dedicated to the defense of Michael Ndimancho’s doctoral dissertation, which explores the concept of Black self-consciousness. GlobUs founder Yulia Berg noted that the work examines economic sovereignty and the prerequisites for building an independent state.

— Leaders and high-ranking officials from African nations have arrived in Moscow for the third Russia–Africa Summit, taking place on October 28–29.

— Russian Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilev warned that unilateral restrictions against members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) are destabilizing the market. Speaking at a ministerial meeting in Moscow, he labeled the sanctions against Russia, Iran, and Venezuela as illegal and called for the protection of gas infrastructure.

— Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa demanded the immediate lifting of Western sanctions, accusing them of undermining economic growth. He pointed out that these restrictions hinder access to finance and investment, while also negatively affecting neighboring countries.

— The Algerian parliament has approved the deployment of troops to Niger to protect energy investments. This marks the country’s first ground mission abroad in over 50 years.

— Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been re-elected President of Brazil, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in the second round of voting with 51.79% of the vote.

— Tanzania has announced that 90% of the infrastructure for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is ready. The tournament, which will take place from June 19 to July 17, will be the first in history to be co-hosted by three countries: Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.

For more details and other news, see the GlobUs digest of top news https://youtu.be/C1r7daMshk8

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“Tourism is not just about economics; it’s a tool for diplomacy”: Rishabh Sethi on the role of youth within BRICS

At a strategic session on tourism held during the BRICS+ Business Forum in St. Petersburg, Rishabh Sethi — an expert analyst in international relations, BRICS affairs, and public diplomacy, and a member of GlobUs — noted that the BRICS architecture rests on three pillars: political security, economic cooperation, and humanitarian diplomacy.

“Tourism should not be viewed merely as an isolated economic sector. It is an indispensable tool for public diplomacy, capable of overcoming contemporary geopolitical tensions,” he stated.

According to Mr. Sethi, youth exchanges are of particular importance. In an era marked by information wars and polarization, young travelers serve as “cultural ambassadors.”

“They document their authentic experiences, share them on social media, and directly dismantle stereotypes. Direct interaction allows people to learn about the history and traditions of their partners firsthand — a fact already demonstrated by exchange programs between India and Russia over the past year,” Mr. Sethi remarked.

He added that the harmonization of tourism protocols and the development of new tourism products represent practical steps toward a multipolar world.

Furthermore, Mr. Sethi met with the Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, Anton Alikhanov, and the President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), Alexander Shokhin. During these discussions, the GlobUs member emphasized the importance of deep integration among BRICS nations to foster sustainable and mutually beneficial cooperation across the Global South.

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