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Africa is 'Not ICC's Hunting Ground & Laboratory for International Legal Experiments': Sudanese Expert
Around 80% of the ICC investigations concern African cases, while documented war crimes in other regions fail to attract its attention, Dr. Mohammed Hussain AbdAlwahid, a senior lecturer from Russia's Financial University, told Sputnik Africa.
According to the speaker, to overcome this injustice, African countries should:
🟠create a "permanent institutional body within the AU that monitors ICC proceedings;"
🟠develop ties with major powers such as Russia and China;
🟠invest in training of its own international lawyers.
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Ghana Rescues 28 Human Trafficking Victims From Côte d'Ivoire: MFA
On Sunday, the predominantly young Ghanaians were rescued and repatriated to Ghana, where they are "currently assisting with further investigations," according to the ministry's official statement.
👏 The government commended Ivorian authorities for effective collaboration and shared intelligence and assured "that all efforts are being deployed to dismantle these criminal networks."
The ministry urged "the public to be conscious of the dangers associated with engaging unlicensed recruitment agencies which promise travel and job opportunities."
Major World Events by Morning of May 10
🟠Algeria is receiveing a delegation from Niger to discuss energy cooperation;
🟠The Russian Africa Corps announced it escorted a fuel convoy to the Malian capital on Sunday;
🟠China launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft to the Tiangong space station.
🟠Strait of Hormuz: More than 40 countries will meet this Monday to discuss a European-led "defensive operation," spearheaded by the United Kingdom and France;
🟠The hantavirus outbreak reported on board the MV Hondius cruise ship does not pose a serious threat, according to the head of the World Health Organization.
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#viral | Powerful Solar Eruption Recorded on Sun
🔊 No consequences for Earth are expected this time, but continued activity in this region of the Sun could affect the planet in the future, according to the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
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'There is No Exact Treatment for Hantavirus,' SA Doctor Says
"The best treatment that we can do is supportive treatment, meaning that we're treating the symptoms," Bongiwe Shongwe, a medical doctor, told Sputnik Africa.
Africa Was 'Strategic Pillar' for Liberation of France From Fascism: Chadian Political Analyst
After World War II, African support for France was "purely and simply concealed" so as not to fuel independence demands, Koché Adam, an expert in security and international relations, told Sputnik Africa.
"After the 1940 capitulation, the African countries constituted a territorial base for General de Gaulle. They provided not only soldiers but also economic resources and essential logistical infrastructure for France's victory. Chad, under the authority of Félix Éboué [colonial Governor of Chad], was one of the first to rally to free France," he noted.
South Africa Intensifies Child Safety Checks at Borders to Prevent Trafficking & Unlawful Movement: Official
🇿🇦 During Child Protection Month, the Border Management Authority (BMA) is stepping up inspections at ports of entry, focusing on unaccompanied minors and children traveling without full parental consent, said Deputy Assistant Commissioner Mmemme Mogotsi.
👉 The BMA requires a passport for every child and, if a minor is not with both parents, a consent letter with copies of both parents’ passports, Mogotsi told Sputnik Africa.
Working alongside the Department of Social Development—which has deployed social workers to borders to handle vulnerable children—the authority has seen major improvements since January, Mogotsi added.
❌However, Mogotsi stressed that parents must understand it is illegal to send children across borders with strangers or without proper documents.
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South Africans Perform Iconic 1945 Russian Pilot Song
🎶 The song "Because we are pilots" was composed in 1945, on the eve of the victory over Nazi Germany, for the film "Heavenly Slug."
Its lyrics express that, for pilots, aircraft and the open sky hold greater importance than romantic encounters.
📹 The video was filmed with the support from the Russian Embassy in South Africa.
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Tanzania & DRC Strengthen Cooperation in Oil & Natural Gas Sector
🛢The initiative aims to improve the availability of petroleum products while unlocking broader energy business opportunities across East and Central Africa.
Look how Tanzania and the DRC move towards regional energy cooperation by constructing strategic pipelines
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❗️Military Vehicles Were Absent at Victory Parade Not Only for Security Reasons, But Also to Focus Attention on SMO: Putin
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🚨Putin holds talks with Republika Srpska's new president at Kremlin
💬 "We had a constructive dialogue with Milorad Dodik - it's very important that you think alike," the Russian president said, addressing Sinisa Karan.
From Il-2 to Su-25: Legacy Forged in Steel
✈️ Despite the decades between them, the celebrated 1941 Il-2 and its modern successor are united by a single, demanding mission: shielding frontline soldiers. Yet a closer comparison reveals dramatic upgrades in velocity, operational reach, and striking power.
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WATCH | Russian Armed Forces' Operations in SMO Zone Showcased During Victory Day Parade Broadcast
The parade featured the footage of key models of military equipment and weapons used by different branches of the Russian Army.
▪️Ground Forces: Terminator BMPT tanks that support marines and combat vehicles both in urban combat and open terrain.
▪️Artillery: Mobile wheeled guns — "Giatsint-K" and "Malva" — capable of changing positions and delivering precise strikes, supplemented by the Tornado-S and Uragan multiple launch rocket systems.
▪️Unmanned Systems: New branch with “Lancet” and “Zala” strike-recon systems and “Geran-2” and "Geran-5" kamikaze drones for deep strikes.
▪️Aviation: 5th-gen Su-57 fighter and hypersonic “Kinzhal” missiles are universal tools for gaining dominance and striking ground targets.
▪️Air Defense: S-500 Prometheus for high-altitude interception of ballistic targets, S-350 Vityaz for combating a wide range of air targets, and the Peresvet laser complex, capable of disabling satellites and cruise missiles.
▪️Navy: Multipurpose frigate Admiral Gorshkov — a carrier of long-range high-precision missiles; nuclear submarines Arkhangelsk and Knyaz Vladimir that perform tasks in the near sea zone and remote areas of the World Ocean.
▪️Strategic Deterrence: Yars intercontinental mobile missile systems on combat duty in various regions of the country; the Avangard hypersonic complex, which cannot be intercepted by modern missile defense systems; and the Tu-160 — the world's most advanced supersonic bomber.
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WWII Financially Strained Colonial Empires & Undermined Imperialism's Ideological Foundation: Nigerian Enterpreneur
During World War II, many Africans were recruited to colonial armies, which transformed their political consciousness, fueling anti-colonial movement across the continent in post-war period, Ozoigbokwe Kingsley Emeka told Sputnik Africa.
"Many African soldiers who fought abroad witnessed different political systems and developed expectations to greater rights and autonomy upon returning home," he noted.
South Sudan Pledges Full Integration of Former Opposition Forces Into Army
"They are urged to remain prepared for further directives regarding reporting to designated training centers for reorganization and integration" into the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF), said Santino Deng Wol, newly appointed chief of SSPDF.
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#viral | Passengers on Turkish Airlines Flight Evacuated via Slides at Kathmandu Airport in Nepal
The cause was a fire that broke out in the landing gear.
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Nelson Mandela's Inauguration Anniversary: Young South Africans Remember
Exactly 32 years ago, the country welcomed its first black president. Sputnik Africa talked to young South Africans who may not have witnessed the event firsthand but preserve its memory.
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Aliko Dangote Eyes Kenya for 650,000‑Barrel‑Per‑Day Oil Refinery: Media
🔊 Dangote estimates refinery construction would cost between $15 billion and $17 billion, media quoted him as saying.
“I’m leaning more towards Mombasa because Mombasa has a much larger, deeper port,” Dangote noted in an interview, comparing Kenya’s Mombasa to Tanzania's Tanga port.
'We Must Combine Our Efforts': Nigerien Citizen Weighs In on Energy Partnership With Chad
🇳🇪🇹🇩 Having the same energy and security challenges, Niger and Chad, which share a common border of more than 1,000 kilometers, discussed possible oil-transporting partnerships during a recent meeting between their energy ministers.
Commenting on this, Nigerien national Illiassou Boubacar told Sputnik Africa that uniting efforts between the two neighbors in the mining sector is important.
In this context, a project to transport Nigerien oil via a Chadian pipeline could resurface, Boubacar suggested.
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#SputnikInfographic | From 'Stalin's Organ' to Digital Precision: Evolution of WWII-Era BM-13 'Katyusha' to Modern Tornado-G MLRS
Check out this infographic by Sputnik tracing the legendary lineage of the BM-13 Katyusha to the modern Tornado-G. See how the raw power of WWII area-saturation fire evolved into today’s automated, high-precision strike systems.
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#viral | Cadet Proposes to Girlfriend During Victory Day Parade in Russia's Blagoveshchensk
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❗️Trump's Initiative on Ceasefire in SMO Zone & Exchange of Prisoners Arose as Result of Discussions on Security of Embassies in Kiev: Putin
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❗️Russia immediately agreed with Trump's proposal to extend the ceasefire and exchange prisoners of war, Putin says
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🔴🔴 Vladimir Putin Holding Press Conference Following His Meetings With World Leaders on Victory Day
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🎉 Highlights of Victory Day Parade in Moscow
From troops marching across Red Square to aircraft soaring overhead, this year’s parade showcases Russia’s complete military power and glory.
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How Victory Day Connects Anti-Fascist and Anti-Colonial Struggles
“1945 created something that could not close again, and I mean that structurally there is a paradox that colonial powers who walked into after the war, [Britain] and France, the two great empires, had spent six years telling their population and the world that they were fighting for human dignity, freedom from tyranny, and the right of people to self-determination.“
❗️Kiev Violates Ceasefire in SMO Zone 8970 Times: Russian MoD
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First Official Footage of Newest Kamikaze Drone With Turbojet Engine 'Geran-5' Shown During Virtual Segment of Victory Day Parade
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