The State Duma comprehensively reviewed the development of tourism potential in Russia and Africa

On November 20, the expert council on developing partnerships with Africa under Deputy State Duma Speaker A.M. Babakov and the State Duma Committee on Tourism and Tourism Infrastructure Development held a roundtable discussion on "Tourism Development and Sociocultural Cooperation with African Countries."

Nikolai Valuev, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Tourism, delivered the opening remarks:

"Africa offers ecotourism, fishing, and hunting. Its unique nature finds many admirers. Russia, in turn, guarantees safety and travel assistance to citizens traveling legally. There have been no serious incidents with African countries."

Furthermore, as Yulia Berg, founder of the Globus association, noted, tourism development issues were comprehensively addressed from various perspectives during the discussion.

"Representatives from the tourism industry (hotels, travel companies), airlines, the Federal Air Transport Agency, universities, and business communities discussed not only traditional leisure tourism but also related sectors—business tourism, medical tourism, cultural tourism, and sports," she explained.

The expert added that high tourist flow is only possible in countries that, on the one hand, ensure safety and, on the other, offer a wide variety of possible activities and pursuits.

"The African continent, like Russia, has all the necessary resources: diverse natural landscapes and riches, a vast array of leisure options, and a constantly growing number of business events, which can also be combined with a rich cultural program," Berg emphasized. "Tourism, in a broad sense, is becoming an important driver of growth in related sectors and improved communication."

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Soft Power in an Era of Global Transformation: Africa Finds Its Path

On Global Insights, members of the GlobUs expert club discussed how soft power is reshaping global politics and why Africa is yet to fully utilize this tool. They focused on the dual nature of this concept.

"According to the official position of the Russian Foreign Ministry, soft power as a set of methods aims at regime change. Meanwhile, Russian rhetoric uses terms such as international cooperation and development assistance, which imply an emphasis on stability and non-interference in domestic processes," noted political scientist Yulia Berg, founder of GlobUs.

The expert cited Ukraine as an example, where soft power techniques have been used for decades, actively engaging in media and public relations with pro-democracy leaders, ultimately leading to a radical escalation. According to her, power change today increasingly occurs not through elections, but through protest activity, which sparks internal divisions and external intervention.

Professor Laeed Zaghlami of Algeria noted that Western countries use soft power not for cooperation, but for domination and manipulation. A striking example is the agreements allowing the deportation of Africans from the US and EU.

"We are the continent of the future, with 1.3 billion people, but we don't have a single seat on the UN Security Council. The global media distorts the image of Africa, portraying it as a continent of darkness," he emphasized.

Africa deservedly wants to take its rightful place in the new multipolar world, where soft power is becoming a key tool for global competition. However, without unity, a strong African Union, and a decolonization of consciousness, this cannot be achieved.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/iW_gLlrzEZk?si=f5A3s27n2B72jJ2y

#GlobUs #Africa #SoftPower

A split in Senegal's government threatens the country's stability.

Tensions between the Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have reached a critical point, jeopardizing the fulfillment of campaign promises and the country's stability. On Panafrican Media TV, members of the GlobUs expert club analyzed the causes and consequences of the crisis.

"We are not witnessing an ideological conflict, but a struggle for power and ambition. This is a crisis of ego, not principles," stated political scientist Souleymane Jules Diallo.

Experts agree that the split weakens the ruling coalition's position amid economic challenges.

"Any standoff at the top of the government undermines the confidence of international creditors and exacerbates the debt crisis," noted analyst Ibrahima Theo Lam.

The geopolitical context is of particular concern.

"The French Prime Minister's statements about possible attacks on Senegal over oil and gas resources are a direct warning. The authorities need to focus on real threats, not internal squabbles," emphasized Professor Tape Groubera.

The crisis calls into question the implementation of the sovereign program with which Diomaye and Sonko came to power and poses risks for all of West Africa.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/eU3cc52bBko?si=ykHaDwefWWVaUB96

#GlobUs #Senegal #Politics

Pan-Africanism Today: From Rhetoric to Economic Sovereignty

Dr. Michael Ndimancho, a member of the GlobUs expert club, called on Panafrican Media TV to rethink the concept of Pan-Africanism, shifting the focus from cultural slogans to genuine economic integration.

"Pan-Africanism should emphasize African solutions to African problems. We need to produce what we consume, not relying on export of raw materials," the researcher stated.

He placed particular emphasis on the need to strengthen the African Union, which currently lacks sufficient clout.

"The Union lacks the power to strengthen because it lacks funding. As long as it is sponsored from outside, it cannot speak firmly," the analyst noted.

The current development model was also criticized.

"Language is an industry that needs to be monetized. Our culture should generate economic dividends, not be the subject of idle talk," the speaker emphasized.

According to Ndimancho, the continent's development strategy requires the consistent implementation of three conditions: creating self-sufficient economies through import substitution, ensuring the financial independence of institutions like the AU through contributions from African countries themselves, and systematically monetizing cultural and linguistic potential.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFzoDXHGZUM&t=177s

#GlobUs #Africa #AfricanUnion

Transformation of Law: International Lawyer Arnaud Develay to Give a Lecture at Voronezh State University

On November 26, Saddam Hussein's lawyer, international law specialist, and member of the GlobUs expert club, Arnaud Develay will deliver a lecture ennoscriptd "The Breakdown of the Post-War International Legal Order."

At Voronezh State University, the lecturer will present his original analysis of the crisis in the post-war system of international legal relations and examine key contemporary challenges.

The event will also include a panel discussion and a roundtable on the transformation of the global legal system.

Details here.

#GlobUs #InternationalLaw #Transformation

War as a Tool of Control: Africa Has Become a Battleground for Great Powers

How has war become a geopolitical tool for resource control and the suppression of sovereignty, and why has Africa found itself at the epicenter of these processes? Members of the GlobUs expert club analyzed these questions on Global Insights.

"Africa is the continent of the future, with 1.3 billion people, 30% of the world's mineral resources, and 42% of the global youth by 2030. This makes it the primary target of imperial geopolitics aimed at extracting resources at minimal cost," said Harley Schlanger, international spokesperson of the Schiller Institute.

The expert recalled that as early as 1975, a US National Security Council memorandum authored by Henry Kissinger viewed population growth in countries such as Nigeria, Egypt, and Ethiopia as a threat to Western access to resources.

"War and civil conflict were declared to be one of the best ways to reduce population," Schlanger emphasized.

In turn, political scientist Yulia Berg, founder of GlobUs, pointed to the transformation of war in the information age:

"Psychological warfare through the media and social networks destroys societies from within, depriving people of moral compass. We saw this during the pandemic, and now in Ukraine and African countries."

War correspondent Christelle Nèant, using Ukraine as an example, demonstrated that modern wars also affect third parties:

"The conflict triggered a recession in Germany and France, thus eliminating competitors for the US," she noted.

Considering all of this, the only solution for Africa remains pan-African solidarity and economic integration, capable of resisting the imperial division of the continent.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/kAQJtUO3F68

#GlobUs #Africa #Politics

The Migration Crisis Demands a Reset for Pan-Africanism

Africa is on the brink of a systemic crisis, where mass migration has become an indicator of deep-seated governance problems. In an exclusive broadcast on Panafrican Media TV, Professor Najet Zammouri, a member of the GlobUs expert club, presented an analysis of the continent's current challenges.

"Migration is not a humanitarian crisis, but a symptom of political and economic failures. Behind every migrant lies an unresolved conflict, unemployment, or destroyed infrastructure," the expert stated.

The professor emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in the approach to Pan-Africanism:

"We have turned dignity into humiliation by standing in visa queues. Pan-Africanism must become a practical tool, not a beautiful idea."

The key problem remains the dependence of African institutions. A multi-layered approach is proposed as a solution. Specifically, this includes the implementation of the Continental Free Trade Area, the creation of a pan-African passport, and investments in youth policy and education.

"When 60% of Africa's population is under 25, we cannot afford to lose this human capital. Migration must become a choice, not a necessity," Zammouri concluded.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOx5xoe80RI&t=3s

#GlobUs #Africa #Migration

From Border Conflicts to Economic Security: How the CSTO is Strengthening Its Position in Eurasia

A joint meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), Council of Defense Ministers (CDM), and Committee of Security Council Secretaries (CSCS) of the CSTO, as well as a session of the Collective Security Council (CSC), will be held in Bishkek on November 27.

The meeting intends to address key regional security issues and approve the candidacy of the Secretary-General of the Organization for the next three-year term. Ahead of the summit, directors of RAS institutes presented analytical materials assessing the CSTO's performance over the past three years and defining strategic guidelines for the future.

Kirill Babayev, Director of the Institute of China and Modern Asia at the Russian Academy of Sciences, analyzed the CSTO's activities in 2023-2025 in his article. The author noted the Organization's successes in resolving the Kyrgyz-Tajik border conflict, developing peacekeeping potential, and strengthening cooperation with the UN. He paid particular attention to the role of Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov in maintaining the unity of the CSTO amid geopolitical turbulence.

In turn, Mikhail Golovnin, Director of the Institute of Economics at the Russian Academy of Sciences, examined the economic aspects of security. The expert noted the growing importance of the CSTO countries for Russia amid sanctions pressure. Thus, between 2021 and 2024, the CIS's share of Russian exports increased from 11.3% to 16.4%. He identified the development of transport corridors and the protection of critical infrastructure from new threats as key tasks.

"The most significant threat could be processes aimed at ousting Russian businesses from the CSTO market," Golovnin noted.

In his publication, Alexey Kuznetsov, Director of the Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences at the Russian Academy of Sciences, defined the CSTO as the foundation of Eurasian integration. In particular, the scholar highlighted the transformation of the Secretariat into a functional and operational center and the strengthening of interaction with the SCO and the CIS. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of the civil-expert agenda and the Organization's adaptation to new challenges, including cyber threats.

"The security that the CSTO can provide will be a significant condition for progress in economic integration," he concluded.

#CSTO

Human in Search of Meaning: Youth Forum Held in Moscow

The 7th International Youth Forum "Into the Future" was held at the Rossiya Segodnya media holding, bringing together experts from various fields. Carlos F. Mamani Aliaga, a member of the GlobUs expert club and a sociologist and geopolitical analyst, participated.

The expert clarified that the forum focused on the theme "Man in Search of Meaning: A Moral Guide for the New Generation of the Future," that is, the strategic importance of spiritual values ​​for Russia's future.

Forum participants discussed the need to promote traditional values ​​among young people as a response to contemporary social challenges.

"These values, understood as spiritual assets that shape genuine national morality, are seen as an antidote to the rapid degradation of social existence engulfing the West today," Aliaga noted.

#GlobUs #Russia

Sovereignty in One's Hands: GlobUs Congratulates Congo on Republic Day

Today, the Republic of Congo celebrates another anniversary of Republic Day. What is the difference between independence and true sovereignty?

"Real sovereignty is the ability to take responsibility for one's destiny, one's future, and one's current state of affairs. It is the ability to make autonomous decisions in the economy, social policy, and international relations," noted Yulia Berg, founder of the GlobUs expert club.

The political scientist recalled that since independence, the Republic of Congo has come a long and arduous path from being a country completely under foreign control to taking steps towards true sovereignty. However, much remains to be done.

"As President Denis Sassou Nguesso rightly emphasized in his speech, the future and its quality depend on the choices every Congolese makes today. It depends on the ability to take responsibility and show initiative, to see things through to completion, and to keep one's word so that it becomes action," Berg pointed out.

Today, the GlobUs expert club is actively working in the Republic of Congo to develop international cooperation and sincerely congratulates all Congolese on the anniversary of Republic Day and the achievements the country has achieved.

Real sovereignty is just around the corner. It begins with each individual, and everyone who is ready for it can achieve it.

#GlobUs #Congo #IRepublicDay

The G20, African Style: Solidarity, Sovereignty, and a Diplomatic Victory for the Global South

The G20 summit in South Africa was historic not only for the continent but also for global politics. Members of the GlobUs expert club summarized its results on Global Insights.

For the first time, the G20 meeting was held on African soil, and for the first time, one of the key participating countries—the United States—boycotted the event. However, the final declaration was adopted unanimously, which experts call a diplomatic victory for the Global South.

"We, as South Africa and its authorities, definitely consider our G20 presidency and the leaders' summit a success. The fact that we adopted a declaration by consensus from day one was already a success," said Aaliyah Vayez, a Independent political and security risk analyst from South Africa.

Professor Jagdish Khatri from India noted the symbolic shift. He recalled that four consecutive G20 summits were held in countries of the Global South — Indonesia, India, Brazil, and South Africa.

"This shows that the narrative is changing," he emphasized.

The summit's outcomes confirmed Africa's growing role and its ability to champion multilateralism as a counterweight to unipolarity.

"The world can no longer function according to the old rules. We are witnessing the reality of a multipolar world," concluded Spanish journalist Dr. Enrique Refoyo.

Now, the main challenge is to maintain the momentum of cooperation as the next G20 presidency passes to the United States, which has already declared its intention to "return to basics." The African Union, which became a permanent member of the G20 in 2023, should use this status to advance its own agenda: tackling the debt burden, climate change, and ensuring the energy transition.

You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://youtu.be/_iUccoWoi6o?si=lCqSMXrHN-FGotT0

#GlobUs #G20 #SouthAfrica

"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