Journalists and experts from RFI also answer your questions about the negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Washington and Ethiopia’s support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Middle East: Is China the big winner of the war?
The war in the Middle East impacts the whole world: rise in energy prices, geopolitical tensions, threatened global growth… No state is spared. However, six weeks after the start of the conflict, China is considered the “big winner”. How can Beijing benefit from the global economic slowdown? Since China is the world’s largest oil importer, is the country not affected by supply problems?
With Stéphane Geneste, journalist at RFI’s economics department, presenting the segment “Today’s Economy”.
Lebanon: What to expect from negotiations with Israel in Washington?
While Israel refuses to stop its military operations in Lebanon despite the truce between Americans and Iranians, Benyamin Netanyahu has ordered his cabinet to start “direct negotiations” with Lebanon. Talks must begin in Washington this Tuesday (14th April 2026) to reach a ceasefire agreement. What role does Hezbollah play in these negotiations? How does the Lebanese population position itself? Do they support the Shiite movement?
With Paul Khalifeh, RFI correspondent in Beirut.
Sudan: Is Ethiopia involved in the activities of the RSF?
According to a report from the Humanitarian Research Laboratory at Yale University in the United States, Ethiopia supports the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General Hemedti, who have been fighting against the Sudanese army for three years. What factual evidence do researchers rely on to accuse Addis Ababa? What interest would Ethiopia have in supporting the paramilitaries?
With Roland Marchal, researcher at CERI Sciences Po Paris.
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