"No time to wait": GlobUs Media School Students Discussed the Country's Future at the Roundtable "The Future of Congo"

The GlobUs Laboratory of Sense hosted a roundtable discussion on "The Future of Congo," bringing together young Congolese to discuss strategic directions for Congo's development. A lively and constructive discussion ensued, with participants proposing ideas for making Congo more attractive to both locals and foreigners.

The students proposed developing infrastructure: building hotels, improving the road network, and creating national parks. Social development received special attention, with participants emphasizing the need to improve access to quality education.

At the same time, the discussion participants openly identified existing challenges, including a lack of stable electricity supply, regular urban flooding during the rainy season, and limitations in education.

"We mustn't just wait for someone to do something for us." "We, the youth of Congo, must participate in working for the good of the country ourselves!" the discussion participants emphasized.

The organizers noted that such initiatives will become regular, as it is the younger generation that sees and is ready to shape the new face of the Republic of Congo.

#GlobUs #Congo #mediaschool

Russian Martial Arts in Congo: Establishment of a National Federation and Coaching Seminars

Just a few months after the opening of the first Russian hand-to-hand combat school in Brazzaville, more than 70 Congolese aged 10 to 25 are already regularly attending classes. But most importantly, they aren't just learning to fight here. The foundations of a true combat school that will remain in the country for a long time are being laid here.

Under the guidance of Sergei Machulin, head coach of the Russian national team, and Anastasia Aleshina, world champion in taekwondo, students master effective techniques and practice them.

The school's management plans:

— The first coaching and refereeing seminars will soon be held in Congo, so that local specialists can conduct training and develop the discipline independently.
— Plans are underway to establish the National Hand-to-Hand Combat Federation of the Republic of Congo—an official structure that will ensure the long-term and systematic development of the discipline.

A hand-to-hand combat school in Brazzaville opened in September with the support of the GlobUs association.

#HandtoHandCombat #RussiaCongo #MartialArts #HandtoHandCombatSchool

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: Breaking the Shackles of the Past and Present

On International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, GlobUs activists in Brazzaville broke symbolic shackles, calling on Africa to move forward. Their words are a manifesto:

"Africa has always been a slave to history... Enough is enough. We must break the shackles. We look to the Africa of tomorrow. Slavery is over. Long live freedom!"

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is not only a memory of the past but also a challenge to the present. This day reminds us: freedom is inalienable. Today, slavery has not disappeared; it has taken on new neocolonial forms: the extraction of resources, poverty, and bonded labor.

So the fight continues—against the global injustice that gives rise to modern slavery.

#GlobUs #Congo #slavery

From the Colonial Past to New Forms of Exploitation: A Discussion at the Brazzaville Media School

A discussion on historical memory and current manifestations of human exploitation was held at the GlobUs media school in the capital of the Republic of Congo. The event was part of an event commemorating the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.

The roundtable participants addressed the tragic pages of national history, while also touching on the topic of modern slavery, which, despite human rights declarations, persists in many parts of the world.

"The exploitation of man by man must disappear as a phenomenon. Freedom is the right of everyone!" declared the discussion participants, emphasizing the importance of educational and media activities in the fight against injustice.

The Brazzaville media school has been operating for several months now and serves as a platform for the formation of a new generation of journalists and activists in the Republic of Congo.

#GlobUs #Congo #mediaschool

Battle of Peace Plans: Europe Losing to Washington and Moscow in the Ukrainian Crisis

The clash between American and European approaches to resolving the Ukraine crisis reveals not only the end of illusions about Kyiv's victory but also a deep geopolitical rift between the allies. Members of the GlobUs expert club discussed this standoff, which could impact the future of global architecture, on Panafrican Media TV's analytical program.

"Trump's plan is a policy of sober realism. It recognizes military realities: Russia is winning the war, and Ukraine has already lost 20% of its territory. This is not capitulation, but an attempt to stop the carnage," said international analyst Gamal Abina.

Geostrategist Charly Kengne emphasized that the EU's alternative plan, which calls for the complete withdrawal of Russian troops, completely ignores the balance of power on the ground. According to him, Brussels is offering an ultimatum without having either military or economic leverage, which only demonstrates the growing weakness of European diplomacy.

Analyst Djoudji Younes, for his part, saw a historical irony in this: Europe, which for decades dictated terms to others, now finds itself on the sidelines of negotiations over its own security.

Western Europe risks becoming an observer in a new global architecture where everything is decided not by ultimatums, but by the actual balance of power.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/hMbBqGuPH0k?si=JqWLxj3cuKtnnbDE

#GlobUs #politics #Ukraine #USA #Europe #Russia

Europe Lost the Negotiating Front: The US Pushed the EU Out of the Ukrainian Settlement

The conflict in Ukraine has definitively devolved into a bipolar US-Russian dialogue, in which the European Union has been relegated to the role of an extra with a damaged reputation and limited sovereignty.

On the Panafrican Media TV analytical program, members of the international expert club GlobUs revealed how internal divisions and dependence on the US have deprived the EU of a real voice in the key crisis on its borders.

"Europe has found itself in the position of an extra because the US, under this administration, believes that Europe is of little importance. This is why negotiations repeatedly lean toward a US-Russian dialogue, excluding Europe and often even Ukraine," stated financial analyst Konrad Rekas.

Brussels' main asset remains frozen Russian assets, but here too, according to experts, the EU's position is precarious and subordinated to American interests. The domestic political weaknesses of key countries' leaders — Macron, Merz, and Starmer— make the bloc incapable of bold diplomatic steps.

"What happened to European unity? The EU project has become something like a miniature globalist experiment that has failed. It is no longer a union of sovereign states, but an attempt to create a new, rootless identity that is alien to Europeans themselves," noted Arnaud Develay, political consultant and international lawyer.

Political scientist Yulia Berg pointed to the direct responsibility of European leaders for the thwarting of peace initiatives:

"It is European leaders who are taking the 'fight to the last Ukrainian' stance. They are the ones who thwarted the peace deal, which could have been ratified back in April 2022."

The expert also added that the policy shift with the arrival of the Trump administration creates a greater chance of a peace deal.

While the potential for a settlement remains limited, a decisive advantage is possible, and much of the credit for this lies with the coordinated efforts of countries in the Global South and the de facto manifestations of a multipolar model. China, India, and African countries have played a role in supporting Russia during this difficult period and in striving to establish peace in this complex conflict. At the same time, the EU's diplomatic outsider position has become a symptom of a deeper crisis in its global identity.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/arCafsyC7eM?si=VZZbjTJI9cZiaRMO

#GlobUs #politics #Ukraine #USA #Europe #Russia

The Benin coup d'etat has become a trap for all of West Africa

The military coup in Benin, announced on December 7, has escalated into a full-scale geopolitical crisis, involving foreign intervention and a war of fake news. On Panafrican Media TV, members of the GlobUs expert club revealed a scheme to turn an internal conflict into a threat to the sovereignty of the entire Sahel.

"The situation is atypical: President Patrice Talon apparently doesn't control the country, and his video statements are edited using artificial intelligence. The military currently holds real power, but they don't have complete control," said political scientist Ibrahim Naimawa from Niger.

The expert emphasizes that France has become a key player, immediately exploiting the crisis to intervene forcefully through ECOWAS structures.

"The lightning-fast activation of ECOWAS 'reserve forces' only occurs when a Paris proxy is under attack. "This organization is not an instrument of African security, but a lever of French imperialism in the region," Naimawa noted.

According to the discussion participants, a destabilization scenario is being tested in Benin, targeting the Alliance of Sahel States. The passivity of the Beninese population, however, plays into the hands of the interventionists.

"The people of Benin face a choice: freedom or further enslavement. This concerns not only Benin—it is a question for all of Africa. Until our people realize their strength, we will be used as bargaining chips in other people's wars," stated Mauritanian analyst Lekbir Oul Mohamed.

The events in Benin are not just another coup. They are a complex regime change operation, where the military rebellion served only as a trigger for the legitimization of a foreign military presence. The success or failure of this scheme will determine whether West Africa can resist neocolonial scenarios under the pretext of "restoring constitutional order."

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/i4RMkvM0oFI?si=wJPxuTZSpqj0qmHg

#Benin #ECOWAS #France

Pan-African media journalists shared their personal experiences and helped GlobUs students find their professional path.

Students from the GlobUs media school participated in an online lecture with renowned Pan-African journalists Michelle Zilli and Clarisse Wiydorwen. The meeting was the latest in a series of bridge seminars connecting future media professionals from the Congo with practitioners from around the world.

During the dialogue, participants discussed key aspects of the journalism profession:

— what motivates a journalist,
— what opportunities and challenges this work presents,
— how areas and subject areas are chosen,
— and how careers are built in modern media.

The students actively asked questions and received not only professional answers but also valuable guidance for their own development.

Clarisse Wiydorwen encouraged the students to define their professional niche:

"Choosing a niche in journalism is not just a specialization, but a conscious answer to the question: why do you do what you do?" Because true journalism begins not with a topic, but with a goal — to inform, inspire, or change the world around us. And choosing the right niche — one that grows from your values, knowledge, and experience — ensures the sustainability of your professional path."

Many students admitted that after the lecture, they reconsidered their creative priorities: instead of personal leisure, fashion, or cooking, they decided to focus on covering public life, culture, and social processes.

Clarisse Wiydorwen is a journalist and host of the Global Insights program on Panafrican Media. Her reporting covers Africa, Europe, and Russia. She has repeatedly visited new regions and filmed documentaries on the Donbas.

Michelle Zilli is a renowned television presenter who worked for many years at the pan-African television channel Afrique Média. Like Clarisse, she has actively covered events across the African continent and has also worked in Europe and Russia.

#GlobUs #Africa #mediaschool

Students of the GlobUs media school received awards for their best work

Students of the media school received valuable prizes for their best works. The awards ceremony took place at the GlobUs Association's Laboratory of Sense in Brazzaville.

The students attended their first lectures in September. During their studies, they gained knowledge in photography, video, writing, video editing, and other skills. This time, the students defended their plans. Prizes were awarded in several categories: for idea, editing, and camera work.

GlobUs Association founder Yulia Berg presented the awards to the students. She congratulated the students on their successful leadership, praised their diligence, and assured them that they would continue to succeed in their chosen fields.

Soon, the first media school graduates will receive their certificates of completion and continue their professional careers in the country.

#GlobUs #congobrazzaville #mediaschool

A Multipolar World Needs Independent Think Tanks

The active development of horizontal expert networks and the creation of think tanks independent of Western narratives are essential conditions for the establishment of a just world order. This was the conclusion reached by participants at the international expert session "International Expert Dialogue as a Space for Self-Organization and Cooperation," which took place on December 18 at the Center for Social-Conservative Policy (CSCP) in Moscow.

Sofya Kozlova, Head of Communications at CSCP, moderated the session, noting in her welcoming remarks that international expert dialogue is becoming a key space for self-organization and responsible decision-making in a multipolar world.

As CSCP Director General Lyudmila Shuvalova noted, the increasing complexity of global processes makes self-organization of expert communities a key mechanism for finding solutions in the areas of security and development. This idea was echoed by other speakers.

Bakhtiyer Ergashev, Director of the Uzbekistan-based Ma'no Center, stated bluntly that it's time for think tanks in the Global South to stop blindly trusting external narratives and begin developing their own vision of history and the future. Meanwhile, Liu Yanchun, Deputy Director of the Institute of Russian Language at Dalian University of Foreign Studies, sees the path to this independence in deepened South-South academic cooperation, which should break the outdated "center-periphery" model.

In turn, Yulia Berg, founder of the GlobUs expert club, noted that expert communities have proven resilience in turbulent times.

"Expert communities are capable of maintaining dialogue and ensuring knowledge exchange, as well as analytical support for the decision-making process," Berg emphasized.

#GlobUs #multipolarity

The first Congolese hand-to-hand combat championship starts in Brazzaville

The country's first hand-to-hand combat competition will take place in the capital of the Republic of Congo on December 20. More than 50 athletes trained at the Brazzaville hand-to-hand combat school will compete.

The Republic of Congo's first hand-to-hand combat school opened in Brazzaville in September 2025. After three months of training under the guidance of experienced specialists — Sergey Machulin, head coach of the Russian hand-to-hand combat team, and Anastasia Aleshina, world and European champion in taekwondo — the athletes have achieved success and are ready to demonstrate their skills at the tournament.

The event will be attended by Russian Ambassador to the Republic of Congo Ilyas Iskandarov, Minister of Urban Sanitation, Local Development, and Roads Just Désiré Mondele, and other distinguished guests.

The competition, organized by the GlobUs association and the International Federation of Hand-to-Hand Combat, will be held at the Lycée de la Revolution in Brazzaville. The event begins at 9:00 AM.

This event is one of hundreds organized as part of the Year of Youth, declared by President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso.

#GlobUs #HandtoHandCombat #Congo

Eurasian Partnership: Challenges, Ideas, Solutions

On December 18, an expert conference ennoscriptd "Intellectual Clubs of Eurasian Countries at the Crossroads of Domestic and Foreign Agenda" was held in Moscow. Participants—leading analysts, scholars, and representatives of integration structures—concluded that the region requires a coordinated intellectual strategy to become a center of power in the emerging multipolar world.

Opening the discussion, Yuri Shuvalov, Head of the CSTO Secretariat's Intellectual Clubs, stated that Russia and its partners have reached a decisive stage.

"We are entering a phase when the old world order has been completely destroyed, and a new one has not yet been formed—and it is precisely now that the role of expert dialogue becomes critically important," he emphasized.

Dmitry Novikov, Leading Researcher at the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences, noted that building a Greater Eurasia is not only about geography but also about forming a community based on shared interests. Eduard Solovyov, Director of the Center for Post-Soviet Studies at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Russian Academy of Sciences, added that, in the face of increased risks, it is experts who must seek ways to make global processes more predictable.

GR-Group founder Andrey Gromov criticized contemporary neocolonial practices and proposed a solution.

"Virtually any economic benefits and preferences today are provided from outside, and in a package with reforms that often signify a breach of the social contract between the state and society. New concepts are awaited in all developing countries, especially those that continue to be subject to the harshest colonial pressure. We must act more broadly and openly, promoting our position and bold ideas," Gromov stated.

Following the conference, participants agreed on the need to move from declarations to substantive analytical work on shaping the Eurasian partnership, developing our own intellectual base, and strengthening security in Greater Eurasia.

#GlobUs #Eurasia

"A True School of Character": Congo's First Hand-to-Hand Combat Tournament

The International Federation of Hand-to-Hand Combat, with the support of the GlobUs association, successfully held the first hand-to-hand combat tournament in Brazzaville. The competition was part of the Year of Youth, declared by the Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso.

The event was attended by high-ranking guests. Local Development Minister Juste Désiré Mondele noted that the combination of sport and education fosters discipline and makes young people the pride of the country. Russian Ambassador to Congo Ilyas Iskandarov emphasized that this sport is a "true school of character," instilling responsibility, self-control, and the ability to protect loved ones.

Over 90 athletes participated in the tournament: children and adults, men and women. The majority were young Congolese who, as GlobUs founder Yulia Berg emphasized, are taking responsibility for their future.

GR-Group founder Andrey Gromov emphasized that Congolese youth actively participates in the country's life and contribute to its development.

Following the competition program, judges — Congolese referees, Russian Master of Sports and coach of the Russian hand-to-hand combat team Sergey Machulin, and World and European Taekwondo Champion Anastasia Aleshina — determined the strongest athletes in 20 categories.

Preparations for the tournament began in September, with the school opening. In just three months, the athletes have not only tested their strength but also achieved impressive results.

#GlobUs #HandtoHandCombat #Congo

"They Know What They Want": GlobUs Media School Graduates Awarded in Brazzaville

Certificates were presented to the first cohort of graduates of the GlobUs media school in the capital of the Republic of the Congo. The young Congolese were presented with certificates for successfully completing the Modern Media course and earning the relevant qualifications at the Lycée de la Révolution in Brazzaville.

"We are very happy to see young people around us who know what they want," GlobUs founder Yulia Berg told the new generation of journalists.

Yulia Berg and Ilyas Iskandarov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to the Republic of the Congo, presented the future journalists with their diplomas at the ceremony.

The GlobUs media school began its work in the Congo in September 2025.

#GlobUs #mediaschool #Congo

Dear friends, colleagues, and like-minded people!

We wish you a Merry Christmas!

This past year, we worked together, seeking answers to new challenges and bringing ideas to life. We have not just held discussions, but also created new projects:

— the exhibition "Global Transformation: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow"
— the book "Through Darkness to Light"
— a study of the socioeconomic situation and the launch of a media school in Congo
— a series of expert discussions in collaboration with the Center for Social and Conservative Politics
— the production of analytical programs "Global Insights" and "Regard sur le monde" on the Panafrican Media television channel
... and many other projects

They have already changed the lives of specific people, giving them new knowledge, experience, and support, inspiring and helping them realize their potential and discover their souls through intellect and practice.

This is the magic of Christmas — seeing how ideas turn into good deeds that warm hearts.

May peace, warmth, and joy reign in every home on this bright holiday. May the new year bring us all wisdom for dialogue, courage for action, and inspiration for new joint projects in the name of a sustainable and just future.

Merry Christmas! Peace, kindness, and creative energy!

Sincerely, the team of the GlobUs International Expert Club.

Media Pluralism as a Weapon: How the West's Monopoly on Truth is Breaking

The growth of media sources and alternative narratives is weakening traditional Western hegemony in the global information space. Members of the GlobUs expert club discussed how the media landscape is changing on Panafrican Media TV's Global Insider program.

"Media used to be a tool for mass information, but today it's a tool for mass distraction," said Indian professor Jagdish Khatri.

He cited the example of "weapons of mass destruction" in Iraq, which were never found, but whose image shaped politics for decades.

In turn, Professor Najet Zammouri from Tunisia emphasized that media pluralism protects against propaganda.

"But it's important not to idealize it: a multitude of sources does not guarantee the truth and can actually increase polarization," she noted.

Spanish journalist Dr. Enrique Refoyo described the pressure on alternative media in Europe:

"If you disagree with the narrative of war with Russia, you are labeled an 'agent.' It's a monopoly disguised as democracy."

The shift away from Western media dominance is a struggle for a new information order. Who will lead it — states, corporations, or civil society — is a question that will determine the future of the global agenda.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/w_lqkMxLQPs?si=ok2y9cnwrditjqMN

#GlobUs #media

Airspace as a Battlefield: The Sahel Alliance Changes the Rules of the Game with Former Metropolises

The forced landing of a Nigerian C-130 military aircraft in Burkina Faso has exposed the destabilization strategy of the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS). On Panafrican Media TV, experts from the GlobUs club revealed details of a hybrid war in which aircraft are used for provocation and reconnaissance.

"This is not pilot error or a technical failure. We are dealing with a targeted test of air defense systems and a response. This is an element of hybrid warfare, where intelligence, communications, and military assets are used simultaneously against the Sahel Alliance," stated international lawyer and political consultant Arnaud Develay.

Experts emphasize that airspace violations have become a new tactic for pressuring sovereign states in the region.

"The Sahel Alliance is a living experiment in Pan-Africanism and genuine sovereignty, which is incredibly frightening for the old colonial masters. "Their goal is to prevent this alliance from strengthening and becoming a model for all of Africa," noted Dr. Joseph Essousse.

According to the discussion participants, the response of the ASS leaders was unprecedentedly harsh and significant.

"At the Bamako summit, a clear signal was given: further violations will be considered an act of aggression. We have every means to neutralize such threats—either forcing them to land or eliminating the violator," stated Arnaud Develay.

The incident with the Nigerian plane is not an isolated incident, but part of a systemic pressure. Whether the ASS succeeds in defending its skies will determine whether the continent can protect its borders from new forms of neocolonial intervention.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the points in more detail at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvgIZg8d2U8.

#GlobUs #ASS #Sahel #sovereignty