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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)

Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz announced her departure from Donald Tusk's government, which provoked a wave of comments on social media related to her decision to maintain the principle of two-term limits in local governments. #KatarzynaPełczyńskaNałęcz #dwukadencyjność #Polski2050 (translated)

Elon Musk reportedly invested approximately one billion dollars in the media group Skydance, which was formed by the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, which is expected to help reduce costs and increase stock value. #ElonMusk #Skydance #investice (translated)

Unions such as the CGT and the CFDT are demanding the resignation of Laurent Delahousse and the France 2 team after a controversial report on the violence of October 17, accusing the channel of ignoring the motivations of the demonstration to focus on the violence. #LaurentDelahousse #Violences #MediaResponsabilité (translated)

Elon Musk allegedly invested one billion dollars in the media group Skydance, which was formed by the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, thus providing it with the necessary financial boost at a time when it is trying to reduce costs and support its stock price. #ElonMusk #Skydance #investice (translated)

In her column, Kitty Herweijer discusses how London's pride in its billionaire class has disappeared, partly due to the destructive effects of foreign capital and the mysterious death of a British teenager, highlighting the changing relationship of the British with this elite. (translated)

The author wrote that he experienced the same during Trump's first candidacy in 2015: he could not reliably inform himself through established media, especially German ones. On Twitter, or X, however, he immediately found information and subsequent analyses to discuss. #Trump2024 #Medien #Politik #DE (translated)

Sofia Norlin participates in the protests in France for social justice and equal educational opportunities and criticizes the media's focus on violence instead of the political dialogue that is lacking between the students and the government. #Frankrike #skolstrejk #socialrättvisa (translated)

João Albuquerque argues that the USA has ceased to be an impartial mediator, highlighting the country's ineffectiveness in developing an exit strategy in conflicts and Trump's nervousness regarding the elections, which could lead to an increase in global tensions and a need for European defense without American collaboration. #Geopolítica #ConflitosInternacionais #DefesaEUA (translated)

Soumaila Diawara wrote that he received his first Italian passport after twelve years spent in Italy. He described citizenship as the recognition of a journey marked by sacrifices, difficulties, hopes, and affection for the country, and said that for him it was not just a document. Diawara criticized those who, in his opinion, felt entitled to decide who deserved citizenship. He added that by applying the same criteria and checks to everyone, many of those people could have difficulty obtaining or keeping it. He argued that citizenship should not be used to feel superior or humiliate others, but should encompass rights, duties, responsibilities, and respect. He said that he celebrated not only the passport but also the twelve years lived in Italy, the battles faced, and the realization of a dream. He added that he could now travel as an Italian citizen. #Cittadinanza #Italia #Diritti (translated)

Thirteen social organizations have filed a complaint with the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate against Pharmacy Vreeswijk in Nieuwegein because the pharmacy refused to provide medication to transgender individuals based on religious objections. #Transgenderzorg #ReligieuzeVrijheid #Gezondheidszorg (translated)