The press in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has posted a caricature of the France President Emmanuel Macron in despair amid the unrest in his country, recalling that the French president lectured the Congo on the security situation in the African country just a few months ago.
The image shows the head of state clutching his head in front of a TV, with the Congolese reminding him of his brief verdict on the DRC during an official visit last March.
The French president, in particular, said that the Central African country "could not restore [its] sovereignty, neither militarily, nor in terms of security, nor administratively," during a press conference in the presence of his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi.
The media noted that in these days, the Congolese can profess Macron's same words following the riots that have been gaining ground.
The translation to the post's caption: building a civilized state, a problem from here and abroad
French Riots
Several towns in France are currently facing widespread rioting following the death of a young man shot dead by police in Nanterre.
Numerous public buildings, including police stations, schools and libraries, have been ransacked. Looting was also reported.
Several police unions called for a firm crackdown on the rioters, speaking of "hordes of savages" and "pests".
Moscow reacted to the unrest by declaring that the myth of "imaginary tolerance" and unbridled liberalism was collapsing.
Faced with these fractures in French society, some observers even spoke of "civil war", such as former presidential candidate Eric Zemmour.
The latter blamed Macron's softness, explaining that the French president had "folded" to the rioters.