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❗️Putin's proposal for negotiations with Ukraine confirms the serious intent to find a peaceful solution — Kremlin
Furthermore, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman suggested waiting for the reaction of those to whom the negotiations were offered.
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Global Voices Weigh in: First Reactions to Putin's Push for Direct Peace Talks in Istanbul
🔹Russian Senator Andrey Klishas:
"Despite the best efforts of Zelensky's 'friends,' the initiative in the Ukrainian issue is completely on Russia's side both on the military and diplomatic fronts."
"Two alternatives. A ceasefire without negotiations with no prospects for further peace, versus negotiations leading to peace. The first idea is from Kiev's curators. It means 30 days to regroup forces and, therefore, to continue the war. The second is "give peace a chance."
"Kiev will either sit down at the negotiating table or risk losing Ankara by refusing its mediation."
"Putin's initiative is very interesting, it would be preferable if Volodymyr Zelensky would agree to it, and it is better to have a direct dialog, without intermediaries, for the sake of world peace."
"This is a clear signal to the international community that Russia is committed to peace... The international community must play an active role in getting Ukraine to participate in this meeting."
"The positions [of Russia and Ukraine] are still tough, and Europe's support for Zelensky has delayed and complicated the process of [reaching] a peace agreement with US participation."
Russia Awaiting Ukraine's Reaction to Proposal to Hold Talks in Istanbul, Kremlin Aide Says
Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul will resume taking the real situation into account, Yuri Ushakov told reporters.
The Kremlin will announce who will lead the Russian delegation to the Istanbul talks on Ukraine, the official added.
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🇪🇹 Ethiopia: Immortal Regiment Continues Its African Parade
A march and a concert marking the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany took place in Addis Ababa on May 7, a Sputnik Africa correspondent reported.
The participants displayed photos of their loved ones who fought in the war.
👉 This beautiful tradition began in Russia in 2018 and has spread to all continents. In Africa, several cities have already hosted processions of the Immortal Regiment:
🇿🇦 Cape Town (South Africa);
🇨🇩 Kinshasa (DRC);
🇧🇯 Cotonou (Benin);
🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam (Tanzania).
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‼️ Vladimir Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine enters force
The three-day order began at midnight Thursday (2100 GMT on Wednesday) and is scheduled to last until the end of Saturday, according to the Kremlin.
⚠️ In the event of violations of the truce by the Ukrainian side, the Russian Armed Forces will provide an adequate and effective response.
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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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❗️❗️❗️Moscow's Victory Parade is 'Beautiful' Reminder of Peace: SA Defense Minister
"I was very proud to see the parade. It was well structured, well organized. But also to see the world coming together to remind itself about the dangers of a war and the importance of peace," — Angie Motshekga told Sputnik Africa.
'Potentially Great Day for Russia and Ukraine,' Trump Says on Putin's Talks Proposal
"It will be a whole new, and much better, world," Donald Trump said on Truth Social.
📹 WATCH: Putin’s full statement proposing peace talks with Ukraine without preconditions
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Stereotype That Africa Cannot Gain Tech Sovereignty is Outdated: Nigerian Entrepreneur
Beyond the headlines, tech sovereignty is already happening in Africa, with infrastructure, talent, and platforms being built, Benjamin Oyemonlan, Nigerian technology leader and entrepreneur, told Sputnik Africa.
He explained that his startups are contributing by building secure, scalable, self-owned systems to solve financial problems.
🗣 "Sovereignty to me starts with ownership, and we're claiming it already," Oyemonlan stated.
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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.
#Victory80
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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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