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Black PANTHÈR relayed a text signed by Trésor MWAKA, an investigative journalist and member of a communication cell, who questioned why the general director of ARSP, Ted BELESHAYI, was criticizing his predecessor Miguel KASHAL KATEMB instead of delivering results for Congolese entrepreneurs. The text stated that Ted BELESHAYI's remarks during a Space Live event with journalist Stanis BUJAKERA on October 20, 2026, had sparked controversies. According to the text, during the three years and eight months of Miguel KASHAL's management, no salary arrears were reportedly recorded, and the medical expenses of staff were covered. It also disputed the figure of 80 attestations put forward by the current director, claiming that their numbering had increased from 4,100 in January 2023 to 16,800 in February 2026. The number of eligible subcontractors would, according to him, have grown from 4,000 companies in 2023 to over 16,000 in January 2026. The text also credited Miguel KASHAL's management with contributing to the development of the local content law, the revision of the subcontracting law, enhancing market transparency, and combating front persons. It indicated that ARSP had expanded its activities to hydrocarbons, aviation, and telecommunications. In June 2025, Minister Louis WATUM KABAMBA reportedly mentioned nearly 1,400 contracts awarded to Congolese companies, worth over $2 billion, benefiting about 800 entrepreneurs. Trésor MWAKA asked Ted BELESHAYI to publish the names of the companies and data supporting his claim that $20 billion had been paid to ineligible companies. The text also mentioned the VUNGA 1 program, developed with RAWBANK, which planned financing of $200 million for local entrepreneurs, aiming to reach $1 billion in subsequent phases. Finally, he criticized the current director for not prioritizing work, transparency, and the continuity of public service. #RDC #Entrepreneuriat #Transparence (translated)

Treasurer Mwaka contested the statements made by the General Director of the ARSP, Ted BELESHAYI, during a Space Live event hosted by journalist Stanis BUJAKERA on October 20, 2026. He defended the record of his predecessor, Miguel KASHAL KATEMB, and requested Ted BELESHAYI to publish the elements supporting his accusations. According to Mwaka, no salary arrears had been recorded during the 3 years and 8 months of Miguel KASHAL KATEMB's management, and the staff had benefited from medical coverage. He disputed the figure of 80 attestations put forward by the General Director, claiming that their numbering had increased from 4,100 in January 2023 to 16,800 in February 2026. The number of eligible subcontracting companies, according to him, had grown from 4,000 in 2023 to more than 16,000 in January 2026. Mwaka also attributed to the ARSP, under the leadership of Miguel KASHAL KATEMB, a contribution to the development of the local content law, the revision of the subcontracting law, the strengthening of market transparency, and the fight against front companies. He indicated that the institution had expanded its activities to hydrocarbons, aviation, and telecommunications. He recalled that in June 2025, Minister Louis WATUM KABAMBA mentioned nearly 1,400 contracts awarded to Congolese companies, amounting to over 2 billion dollars, benefiting around 800 entrepreneurs. Mwaka asked Ted BELESHAYI to publish the names of the companies involved and the data justifying his claim that 20 billion dollars had been paid to ineligible companies. He also mentioned the VUNGA 1 program, developed with RAWBANK, which he claimed provided 200 million dollars in funding for local entrepreneurs, with the prospect of reaching one billion dollars in subsequent phases. Finally, Mwaka stated that Miguel KASHAL KATEMB did not make his predecessor a public target when he took over the ARSP in 2022. He called on the current General Director to prioritize work, transparency, and continuity of public service for the benefit of Congolese entrepreneurs. #ARSP #Transparence #EntrepreneuriatCongolais (translated)

Finneko examined the economic proposals of David Lisnard, who predicted, according to him, 80 billion euros in savings as early as the first year, 200 billion in cruise mode, and up to 300 billion in the long term. He described the program as a liberal strategy aimed at reducing public spending and levies on labor and companies, while promoting investment and employment. Of the 200 billion announced, Lisnard intended to allocate 120 billion to increase net wages through a reduction in contributions, 40 billion to reduce production taxes, and 40 billion to improve public finances. Finneko pointed out that the savings would not translate into a corresponding reduction in the deficit: according to his calculation, the direct budgetary improvement would be 40 billion. Starting from the public deficit of 152 billion euros recorded in 2025, there would remain, before any other changes, a financing need of more than 110 billion. Finneko deemed that the elimination of the C3S and the reduction of production taxes could support certain companies, without guaranteeing that the saved amounts would be devoted to investment or employment. He also noted that the 120 billion intended to increase net wages required further clarification on the distribution between employee and employer contributions, as well as on the financing of social spending. He also questioned the savings achievable through the reorganization of the 1,153 national public bodies, estimating that the elimination of structures would not necessarily eliminate the expenses related to their missions. Regarding pensions, he indicated that Lisnard wished to introduce a mandatory and collective capitalization tier and mobilize the delinking of pensions exceeding 2,000 euros per month. Finneko requested clarifications on the funding of the transition and the payment of current pensions. Finally, he estimated that the adjustment of 80 billion from the first year should be evaluated in light of its possible effects on activity, particularly demand. While he considered several directions worthy of interest, he expressed skepticism about the budgetary credibility of the amounts and the timeline. He awaited details of the savings, measure by measure and year by year, a simulation of their economic effects, and a projection of the funding for the transition to capitalization. #Economie #FinancesPubliques #Salaires (translated)

Paul Vannier accused a person presented as a journalist of having again defamed Jean-Luc Mélenchon, after having already been sanctioned, according to him, for lies on air. He asked franceinfo if this would happen again throughout the campaign and whether the facts were part of a partisan commitment of the editorial team or an isolated act that undermined the reputation and credibility of the channel. #Journalisme #Politique #Médias (translated)

Charlotte Rocher estimated that the media should stop regularly giving a voice to far-left figures. She described their positions as ultra-minority and claimed that these individuals were either privileged or young people who had never worked, adding that they had no credibility. #Média #Opinion #Société (translated)

Joan Laporta stated that a team could not rely on several players dominating the locker room and that collective cohesion was essential for the success of a project. He presented the chemistry between the talents of FC Barcelona, the players from La Masia, and those from other football cultures as a strength of the club, which he attributed to the work of the coach and the sporting director. Laporta contrasted this approach with that of Real Madrid, which he accused of favoring individual stars and big transfers. He claimed that the Madrid club had lost its credibility and was spreading lies about the Negreira case in an attempt to defend it. He also stated that Real Madrid had not won anything in two years, while Barcelona was winning and could contend for all titles. #FCBarcelona #Équipe #Football (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Joan Laporta believed that Kylian Mbappé's arrival at Real Madrid could harm the team's balance, stating that the collective should take precedence over individual talents and significant signings. In remarks attributed to L'Équipe, he also accused Real of having lost credibility and of trying to justify the situation by lying about the Negreira case, after two years without winning anything. Laporta finally stated that his team was winning and could aspire to all titles. #Football #RealMadrid #KylianMbappé (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Joan Laporta declared to L’Équipe that the relationship between Barça and Real Madrid no longer existed and was now marked by confrontation. He accused Real of trying to divert attention and believed that the club had lost its institutional and sporting credibility, without further presence in the institutions. Laporta added that Real had taken the wrong path and was paying the price, especially after spending a lot of money on very expensive players who, according to him, had not delivered the expected results. #FCBarcelona #RealMadrid #football (translated)

Didier Maïsto stated that the comments made by this woman were entirely false. He mentioned that she lived in République and observed the events from her balcony, while he was inside and experienced a different situation. He also recalled that she interviewed him during the Yellow Vests movement for a newspaper he described as pro-Macron, and accused her of publishing a dishonest article before altering the headline upon its online republication to create buzz. He concluded that she had no credibility. #République #GiletsJaunes #Journalisme (translated)

AlertesInfos warned that it would take action against individuals fraudulently using its name, logo, or identity to spread false information by impersonating the media. It stated that it has a direct communication channel with X to quickly report the relevant accounts and request their suspension. The media clarified that a suspension would not preclude possible legal action and that creating new accounts after a suspension could result in a formal notice, a complaint, or legal action, subject to legal conditions. AlertesInfos added that it retains screenshots, links, public account identifiers, and other elements documenting the impersonations, even if the posts or accounts are deleted. It has expressed the desire to hold those responsible for their actions accountable before the relevant authorities. #Avertissement #Usurpation #ProtectionDesDonnées (translated)

Sepp Blatter, the former president of FIFA, severely criticizes his successor Gianni Infantino, calling him the "Sun King" and questioning his credibility after the announcement of a payment of 25 million dollars to each member federation. #Fifa #GianniInfantino #SeppBlatter (translated)

Bart De Wever, confronted with a new budget failure, is meeting with his deputy prime ministers this weekend to discuss an agreement deemed unlikely, calling into question his credibility after his recent efforts to reassure the financial markets. #BudgetFédéral #BartDeWever #PolitiqueBelge (translated)

French Carcan wrote that Mediapart, despite its media expertise, no longer seemed able to influence an election and could not, according to him, inflict on Marine Le Pen the same "political assassination" as on François Fillon in 2017. He mentioned a strong disappointment in Parisian newsrooms and suggested that Mediapart investigate the Epstein affair and its French connections at the top of the state. He added that judges close to the media could provide him with documents. #Mediapart #MarineLePen #Élections2023 (translated)

Crispin Mazanza reported that the provincial director of national education of Haut-Katanga, Joseph Mwinkeu Tshiend, launched a training for school heads on good school governance and human rights on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the 30 June building in Lubumbashi. According to Mazanza, the session was led by Joseph Eric Muzuma, president of the International Dynamics of Human Rights Activists. He explained that education on human rights should instill dignity, equality, tolerance, and mutual respect in students, as well as help them understand their rights and duties. The program included a module on school governance based on rights, presented by university professor Samuel Minga Bope. It specifically covered legality, financial and administrative accountability, citizen participation, and equal opportunities without discrimination. The goal, according to Mazanza's report, was to promote transparent and participatory management in accordance with national and international legal frameworks related to children's rights. During the official launch, Mwinkeu Tshiend reminded school heads that their authority should be exercised in accordance with regulations and in service to students and the community. He urged them to concretely apply the lessons from the training in their administrative, educational, and pedagogical practices. Mazanza also reported that Muzuma believed that by the end of the session, participants would be better able to integrate human rights into school management, contribute to a safe and inclusive school environment, and prevent or peacefully resolve conflicts. #Éducation #DroitsHumains #BonneGouvernance (translated)

The author wrote that border protection involves the sovereignty of states, the credibility of institutions, and the trust of citizens. He also believed that it helps to preserve the identity and civilizational values of European countries. https://t.co/g8rqoC5p1f #Souveraineté #ProtectionDesFrontières #Identité (translated)