An audit conducted on the workforce of the Congolese National Police (PNC) has highlighted significant administrative irregularities. Out of nearly 158,000 files examined, approximately 40% are considered suspicious, suggesting the existence of ghost workers, outdated files, or inactive personnel still on the payroll. According to government estimates, these anomalies could represent a loss of over…
For decades, scientific research was primarily associated with expanding knowledge, improving public health and supporting technological progress. International collaboration was considered one of its defining characteristics, with universities, laboratories and researchers sharing discoveries across borders. That model remains an essential part of modern science, but it now coexists with another reality: research has become a…
For many years, climate policy focused primarily on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Governments introduced measures to expand renewable energy, improve energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions, with the objective of limiting long-term global warming. While these efforts remain central, a second challenge has become increasingly urgent: adapting to the effects of climate change that are…
Culture has long been associated with museums, literature, music and the arts. Today, it also plays a growing role in diplomacy, economic development and international relations. As competition between countries increasingly extends beyond military or economic power, cultural influence has become an important component of how nations project themselves and strengthen their position on the…
Population ageing is reshaping healthcare systems in ways that extend far beyond demographic statistics. As life expectancy increases and birth rates decline across many countries, hospitals, public finances and long-term care services are adapting to a growing number of older adults with different medical and social needs than previous generations. The most significant change is…
For much of the past decade, low interest rates shaped economic decisions around the world. Governments borrowed at historically low costs, businesses expanded through inexpensive financing, and households became accustomed to affordable mortgages and consumer credit. As interest rates have risen in many economies, that environment has changed significantly. Central banks typically raise interest rates…
For decades, many companies built their supply chains around one primary objective: efficiency. Manufacturing was concentrated where costs were lower, suppliers were selected on price and speed, and global logistics allowed products and components to move across continents with relative predictability. That model is now undergoing significant change. Recent geopolitical developments have highlighted the vulnerability…
South Africa is facing a wave of anti-immigration protests following an ultimatum issued to undocumented migrants. Arrests, violence, and tensions are reviving the specter of xenophobia. South Africa is traversing a new social and political crisis centered around immigration. Since the end of June 2026, several cities across the country, including Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape…
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technological promise. It has become an economic, social, and political reality. Each week brings its share of innovations, new tools, and new questions. Yet, behind the enthusiasm of investors and companies, one question remains: are our societies truly prepared for the upcoming revolution? Economic history is punctuated by…
Western democracies have never been so free. Yet, rarely have citizens expressed such a level of mistrust toward their institutions. This contradiction constitutes one of the great political paradoxes of our time. Everywhere in Europe and North America, the same symptoms are appearing. Electoral turnout fluctuates. Traditional parties are losing ground. Protest movements are advancing….
