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Burkina Faso Inaugurates Animal Feed Plant with 100-Tonne Daily Capacity
Five months after the announcement of its creation, the state-owned Faso Guulgo plant was inaugurated for production by the country's prime minister in Koubri on May 6.
The goals of the project include:
🌱Producing feed for livestock, poultry, and fish;
🌱Providing quality feed at competitive prices.
The plant consists of six lines:
⚙️ soybean distribution,
⚙️ corn grinding,
⚙️ soybean cleaning,
⚙️ soybean pressing,
⚙️ mixing,
⚙️ granulated flour line.
The company was created with the nationalization of the Livestock Feed Production Company (SOFAB).
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🇲🇼 Baptisms in Malawi: 35 Manganja united in Orthodox faith
☦️ The sacrament of baptism was administered to 35 members of this tribe by priest Joachim Bakali, dean of parishes in the South African diocese of Malawi, reports the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa.
⛪️This sacred event took place in the parish of the Preeminent Apostles Peter and Paul in the Chiradzulu district. The catechumens had been studying for about six months.
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Empowering Next Generation of African Tech Innovators
Having set a goal to help 50-100 African startups in the next 10 years, Benjamin Oyemonlan, Nigerian technology leader and entrepreneur, seeks to establish a tech hub to support local founders with funding, infrastructure, and market access.
In an interview with Sputnik Africa, he emphasized that his dream is bigger than himself. He explained that his milestones are centered on ensuring the building of the next generation of African innovators.
Oyemonlan believes he has what it takes to guarantee that the next generation of African innovators can smoothly lead Africa into the digital age.
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❗️The Congolese delegation came to Moscow for the Victory Day celebrations, although "some countries" tried to talk them out of it, Sassou Nguesso says
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🔴🔴 Putin meets with his Congolese counterpart Sassou-Nguesso in Moscow
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#SputnikInfographic | 2 Days to Victory
Sputnik Africa explores the pivotal events of the Great Patriotic War. On this day 80 years ago, the Soviet Union and Allied forces accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany.
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❗️Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema arrives in Moscow for May 9 events, a Sputnik correspondent reports
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Unveiling the Fulani: Genomic Study Sheds Light on Migration and Diversity in Africa
🌍✨ #GlobalSouthPole | “When we talk about the Fulani, we’re not talking about just one genetic profile. We are talking about multiple stories—some from West Africa, some from North Africa, even traces from East Africa. Their DNA is a map of movement,” Dr. Cesar Fortes-Lima, population genomics instructor at Johns Hopkins University, said.
🧬 Centuries of migration, adaptation, and exchange have shaped the Fulani into one of the most genetically diverse pastoralist communities in the world. This new study doesn’t just answer questions—it opens new ones about who the Fulani are and where they’ve been.
❓ What can DNA tell us about identity, migration, and belonging?
🎙Don’t miss this eye-opening episode featuring Dr. Fortes-Lima in conversation with Global South Pole.
▶️ Click here to listen to the full conversation on Telegram’s built-in player.
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🔴🔴 Vladimir Putin meets with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel
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Russian People 'Very Sensitive But Very Proud': Daughter of Normandy-Niemen Regiment Member Recalls War Memories
🎗🎗Sputnik presents a series of videos on Normandy-Niemen, the heroic alliance at the heart of World War II.
In the second episode, Monique Trolliet, daughter of the regiment's mechanic, tells Sputnik the story of her father, who was willing to risk everything for a common cause – and who would be "very angry about the misinformation that's going on right now."
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#viral | 👨🚒 Two Firefighters Survive Collapse of Burning Wall While Fighting House Fire
📍 Darıca district, Kocaeli Province, Turkey
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❗️Putin and Maduro sign a strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Venezuela
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🇷🇺 How Putin Transformed Russia
In 25 years, Russia rose from the ruins of the '90s to a global power with a $6.94 trillion economy:
🔥Fight against terrorism: Putin crushed CIA-backed militants in the North Caucasus, taking out key terror leaders and overhauling governance. The number of terrorist attacks in the region dropped tenfold. Today, the region attracts tens of thousands of tourists.
📈#4 economy: Russia jumped from the world’s 10th to 4th largest economy by GDP volume. Salaries up 15x. Poverty and unemployment at record lows. Life expectancy? +8 years.
🌾World’s largest grain exporter: In 1998, Russia’s agro-industrial complex was at its lowest point in history. Today, Russia is the world's largest wheat supplier.
❤️Restored historic justice: In 2014, Crimea rejoined Russia through a referendum. In 2022, after 8 years of resisting the bandit regime in Kiev, Donbass, Kherson, and Zaporozhye followed suit.
🪖#2 strongest army: Russia’s army rose from the '90s collapse to face NATO head-on in Ukraine. In 2018, Putin unveiled hypersonics and underwater drones. By November 2024, Russia struck a key Ukrainian defense site in Dnepropetrovsk with its cutting-edge Oreshnik missile.
🚨Multipolar world: In his landmark Munich speech (2007), Putin condemned NATO’s expansion and called for an end to the unipolar world. Russia will follow an independent foreign policy, Putin warned. The era of multipolarity had begun.
💥Combating ISIS*: In 2015–2016, Russia dealt a major blow to terrorists in Syria. The liberation of Palmyra — an ancient city ravaged by extremists — became possible thanks to a well-planned operation and the involvement of Russian forces.
💪Global powerhouse: From India to Iran, China to North Korea and Turkey — Putin forged a web of strategic alliances. Russia planted its flag in Syria with its first overseas base, gained ground in Africa, and flipped its energy map post-2022. Today, Rosatom is building nuclear plants worldwide.
🔥Leader of the 21st century: “What does it mean to truly fulfill yourself? It’s about finding satisfaction in what you do. It’s both the result and the recognition that matter,” Putin once said.
* Terrorist organization banned in Russia
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Lukashenko Promises Guinea-Bissau President to Help Develop Agriculture, Military-Industrial Complex
🗣 "We know the capabilities of your state, your country, your people very well. I am sure that you have studied our capabilities. We are at your service," said Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
More key statements made during the talks with Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is in Minsk on a working visit:
🟠 Belarus has no closed topics for cooperation; Minsk is ready to negotiate in all areas.
🟠 Belarus is ready to supply Guinea-Bissau with food, clothing, footwear and industrial goods.
🟠 The Guinea-Bissau leader expressed pleasure at being in Belarus, citing familiarity with the country's capabilities based on past meetings with Lukashenko and communication with mutual friends from Russia and other post-Soviet countries.
🟠 Embalo hopes for cooperation with Belarus and the development of economic relations at various levels.
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Africa’s Biggest Gold Mine in Ghana Put on Hold
Key facts:
🟠AngloGold Ashanti & Gold Fields have hit pause on their plan to merge Ghana’s Tarkwa & Iduapriem gold mines – two years after announcing what could’ve been Africa’s biggest gold mine.
🟠The decision comes as the Ghanaian government has yet to grant regulatory approval.
🟠With no progress made, both companies are shifting focus back to improving performance at their existing sites.
🟠The proposed joint venture would’ve been 60% owned by Gold Fields, 30% by AngloGold, and 10% by the Ghanaian government.
🟠The mine was expected to produce 900k oz/year in the first 5 years and 600k annually over 18 years.
🟠While the mega mine is on hold, both companies are doubling down on current operations.
The image is AI-generated
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#viral | 🐍 Two-Meter Boa Constrictor Found in Washing Machine in Niteroi, Brazil
The reptile was taken away to the Serra da Tiririca State Park.
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#viral | 📹 Rare Funnel Cloud Spotted in Italian Province of Novara, Piedmont
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📹 Full video: Putin meets with his Congolese counterpart Sassou-Nguesso in Moscow
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❗️Russia is ready to increase the number of Congolese students receiving education in Russia, Putin says
Strengthening ties with Africa is one of the priorities of Russia's foreign policy, the Russian president stressed.
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❗️Trump says we're reaching a point where TOUGH DECISIONS must be made regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Tech Sovereignty: 'Africa Doesn't Lack Talent,' Nigerian Entrepreneur Says
Africans lack infrastructure, support, and "belief in ourselves, maybe," Benjamin Oyemonlan, Nigerian technology leader and entrepreneur, told Sputnik Africa.
He noted that he is addressing these issues by building platforms like Platnova, Zap.Africa, and Shortlet App which will provide Africans with access to money, financial tools, and opportunities.
🗣 "For me, tech is not just about software; it's more about an identity. It's like an empowerment, like a voice," the entrepreneur said.
Oyemonlan added that he is ready to do whatever it takes to "drive Africans to the digital age, one app at a time."
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Russian Defense Minister Holds Talks With His Congolese Counterpart
🗣 “We value the traditionally friendly nature of relations between our countries,” Andrey Belousov said during the talks with Charles Richard Mondjo.
More key statements made by Belousov:
🟠 A full-fledged contractual and legal framework for cooperation has been formed between Russia and Congo;
🟠 The countries' ties in the military and military-technical spheres are in many ways the driving force of bilateral cooperation;
🟠 Belousov also thanked his Congolese counterpart for participating in the celebrations in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Mondjo, in his turn, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to exchange views on current issues of military and military-technical cooperation between Russia and the Congo.
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'When You Celebrate Past, Future Will Celebrate You': Ethiopian Bloggers Visit Moscow on Victory Day
Receiving an invitation to visit Russia was a dream come true, like winning the lottery, Ethiopian social media influencer Shegute Yohanes Teshome told Sputnik Africa.
Fellow Ethiopian influencer Abera Biruk Zerihun noted that the Russian Victory Day is "very related" to Ethiopia's Battle of Adwa day, emphasizing a story to tell Ethiopian compatriots about honoring veterans.
🗣 "As an Ethiopian, I am a descendant of Alexander Pushkin, so this parade is also a victory day for Ethiopians. Russia and Ethiopia have a lot in common," Shegute said.
👉 The blog tour was organized with the support of Rosmolodezh together with the Directorate of the World Youth Festival, Rospatriotcenter, the All-Russian public organization “Volunteers of the Victory” and the “More than a Journey” program.
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❗️Brazil's President Lula da Silva has arrived in Russia, a Sputnik correspondent reports
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❗️Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reports
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📹 Congo's Sassou-Nguesso Greeted in Moscow
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❗️Congolese President Sassou-Nguesso arrived in Moscow to take part in events on the occasion of Victory Day, a Sputnik correspondent reports
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