These two co-edited works gather insights from several scientists who knew or conducted research on this historian of international renown.

They are: "Living the Future of Africa: tribute to Isidore Ndaywel, historian of his country and the world", Paris, éd Du Cygne 2022, co-edited by Julien Kilanga Musinde and Donatien Dibwe dia Mwembu; and "Science and Conscience at the Service of the Nation: tribute to Isidore Ndaywel" (foreword by Abdou Diouf), Paris, L'Harmattan 2024, a work co-edited by Professors Hippolyte Mimbu Kilol and Kiangu Sindani.

The session was accompanied by an exhibition-sale of Isidore Ndaywel's works and testimonials from eminent professors on the achievements and journey of this great historian from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Among them, Professor Jean Jacques Muyembe, Didier Mumengi, Tumba Luaba and many others are mentioned.

It is worth noting that Isidore Ndaywel has written 244 publications, 77 books, 42 edited books and other publications that can be found in libraries all over the world.

Cathy Ibandula