Journalists and experts answer your questions about Sudanese refugee status in France, a new French space mission in 2027, and the departure of foreign companies from Cuba.
DRC: why is the United States imposing new sanctions?
Three months after sanctioning the Rwandan army and several of its senior officials, Washington strikes again. This time, the United States targets two individuals: an intelligence officer from AFC/M23 and a commander of the FDLR, both groups involved in the conflict ravaging eastern DRC. Why are these two figures in the crosshairs? Do these sanctions send a message to Rwanda? Could more individuals be targeted in the coming months?
Sudan: what rights for Four ethnic group refugees in France?
In France, a landmark ruling sets a precedent. The National Court of Asylum (CNDA) granted full refugee status to a Sudanese national from the Four ethnic group. To justify this decision, the CNDA relied on the UN Human Rights Council report published last February. Why does French justice now recognize a risk of persecution targeting this community? How many people could benefit? What specific rights does obtaining refugee status in France grant?
Space: what will the two French astronauts do in 2027?
Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost will travel to space in 2027. The announcement was made by Emmanuel Macron at the Choose France summit. Under an agreement with the American company Vast, the two French astronauts will take part in new space missions. What is known about these future expeditions? What will be their objectives? Why is France showing ever-stronger ambitions in space exploration?
Cuba: is the country on the brink of another economic shock?
The ultimatum set by Donald Trump expired on June 5. Threatened with exclusion from the US financial system, foreign companies operating in Cuba had until Friday to sever all ties with the GAESA group, a military conglomerate managing many strategic sectors of the Cuban economy, including tourism, supermarkets, and telecommunications. What risks does this pose for the Cuban economy? Can Havana find new partners to offset these departures?