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#viral |🛩 Small Plane Crashes onto Residential Terrace in Korschenbroich, Germany
According to police, two people were killed. One of the deceased is believed to be the pilot of the small aircraft.
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Renowned South African Soprano Sings for Sputnik
Sputnik Africa is pleased to showcase Pumeza Matshikiza's rendition of South Africa's distinctive musical heritage. Here is the iconic Xhosa Click Song, popularized by Miriam Makeba.
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👁 Ukraine Watch is on the outlook for all things political and beyond — 7 days a week of breaking news, rapid translations and immersive longreads: all with a Russkie twist.
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📹 Liberation of Novopol: Russian MoD Publishes Footage of Operation
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Mali to Own 62% Stake in Gold Refinery Built With Russian Support
This strategic decree was adopted by the Malian Council of Ministers, following the announcement of such cooperation last October.
What is known about the refinery?
▫️It will be built in partnership with the Russian company Yadran.
▫️It will be located in Bamako.
▫️It is expected to process 200 tonnes of gold per year.
Amid a 23% drop in gold production, the project also reportedly aims to:
▪️limit raw gold exports;
▪️regulate artisanal gold mining (7.7 tonnes produced in 2024);
▪️improve traceability to reduce smuggling.
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❗️❗️❗️'We Fight With Our Own Arms': Sudan Denies Chemical Weapons Claims
Responding to US accusations, Abbas Mohamed Bakhit condemned what he called a familiar pattern of false claims:
“They accused Iraq during the regime of Saddam, and they were also accusing Gaddafi,” the head of the Sudanese delegation at the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow told Sputnik Africa.
Western Arms Sent to Ukraine Fuel Terrorism in Africa, Russian MFA Official Says
"The security situation on the African continent remains alarming," Tatiana Dovgalenko, Head of the Department for Partnership with Africa stated at the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow.
❗️❗️❗️Africa is Drowning in $1.86 Trillion Debt — But It Can Break Free & Build Independent Economy
"The big chunk [of the budget] goes to pay the debt. And whatever little that is left, that's where it's used at the domestic level to finance other activities," Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the UN ECA told Sputnik Africa.
📹 The guests listen to Russian FM Lavrov's address at the plenary session of the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow
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Total of 6,831 Russian Civilians Died From Actions of Ukraine Since February 2022
"Since February 2022, a total of 6,831 civilians in Russian regions have died at the hands of Ukrainian militants, and more than 16,000 have been injured. Some 223 children died and 924 were injured. Almost 270,000 rounds of ammunition were fired at civilian structures by the armed forces of Ukraine, including 155 mm shells, MLRS, missiles and drones," the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large on the crimes committed by Kiev, Rodion Miroshnik, said at the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives in charge of security issues.
Ukraine is 'Hired Gun' Against Russia — African Countries Understands This, Zambian Politician Says
"It is now evident that Zelensky is a sponsored terrorist by the European nations," the Leadership Movement party's president Dr. Richard Silumbe stated to Sputnik Africa.
"We [Africa] are urging the world to rain on Ukraine to condemn in the strongest terms what is happening, […] and what Zelensky has been up to, to ensure that he comes back to the negotiation table," the politician said.
Battle-Ready: Explore Russia's Advanced Armor Sets
A Sputnik Africa correspondent examined the latest in the Russian conventional armed forces armor.
Take a look first at the active noise reduction earmuffs integrated into the headset, a rare feature even in consumer earphones.
The TOR lightweight bulletproof helmet offers solid protection. Although glasses aren't shown, they reportedly add further defense.
The ITO-NVSh night vision goggles boast dual inlet and four outlet lenses.
The Hermes bulletproof vest, with its four-centimeter-thick Kevlar layers, is engineered to handle serious impacts. Additionally, the Manul tactical ballistic set offers essential shrapnel protection.
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Russia's Targeted Strikes Are in Response to Kiev's 'Terror Against Civilians,' Says French Journalist
Ukraine has long and repeatedly relied on its provocations targeting Russian civilian infrastructure, Laurent Brayard told Sputnik Africa.
Currently in Donbass, the journalist shared a disturbing observation: civilian populations are being attacked, — even in areas "with no military presence" and "well behind the front lines."
"This is sadly part of Ukraine's declared strategy since 2014: terror against civilians," he concluded.
From Cape Town to Cairo: AfCFTA Fosters Building African 'Trade Superhighway'
"We don't need to go elsewhere to come back into Africa – we can ship a product that leaves SA and is in Cairo in the afternoon," Mooketsa Ramasodi of SA's Ministry of Agriculture pointed out to Sputnik Africa.
"Africa has got the most fertile soils and we need to ensure that we produce for the world, because Africa can be the basket of the world," Ramasodi emphasized in light of the G20 Agricultural Scientists Meeting held on May 26–28 in Limpopo, SA.
FSB Video Shows Arrest of Islamists, Whose Cell Was Exposed in Russia
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Major World Events by Evening of May 31
🟠At least 151 people died due to floods in central Nigeria, the media reported;
🟠Moody's, a global credit rating agency, raised Nigeria's outlook from "positive" to "stable";
🟠Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria called on all parties in Libya to end the escalation;
🟠The US has its own demands for settling the conflict in Ukraine, but decisions must be made by Moscow and Kiev at the negotiating table, the US Department of State said;
🟠The Russian army liberated Vodolagi in the Sumy region and Novopol in the DPR;
🟠A man in China damaged the figures of the Terracotta Army warriors, which are under the protection of UNESCO;
🟠The US Pentagon allocated money for the development of the Conventional Prompt Strike system capable of launching a precision-guided conventional weapon strike globally within 60 minutes.
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#viral |👷♂️ Moscow Excavator Driver Becomes Unexpected Hero for Girl Trapped by Flood
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Russian Language Day Celebrated in Madagascar with Culture & Unity
The Russian language carries deep historical and cultural significance, Chargé d'Affaires of Russia in Madagascar Alexey Buryak said during the festivities. He highlighted the need to preserve traditional values, cultural diversity, and spiritual heritage in the modern world.
Buryak noted the attempts of the Kiev regime to achieve a total "cleansing" of Ukraine from the Russian language and culture—and Russia’s firm stance against it.
Highlights of the Event:
🟠A live concert showcasing Russian culture.
🟠Masterclasses on Russian classical literature.
🟠A cozy tea party where guests mingled in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
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Africa’s Economy to Grow 3.9% in 2025, Outpacing Global Average
Kevin Urama, the Chief Economist at the AfDB, shared this year's African Economic Outlook:
▪️Continental Growth: Africa’s GDP is projected to grow 3.9% in 2025, up from 3.3% in 2024.
▪️Strong Performers:
🟠21 countries expected to grow above 5%
🟠Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, and Ethiopia projected at 7% — a level seen as crucial for breaking "the vicious cycle of poverty on the continent."
▪️Regional Outlook:
🟠East Africa: 5.9%
🟠West Africa: 4.3%
🟠North Africa: 3.6%
🟠Central Africa: 3.2%
🟠Southern Africa: 2.2%
▪️Headwinds:
🟠Double-digit inflation in 15 countries
🟠Debt pressures with 27.5% of government revenue spent on interest payments
▪️Potential Gains:
🟠Up to $1.43 trillion in additional annual revenue possible through improved tax and revenue systems
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Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Gearing Up to Host 'Digitalization of Industrial Russia' Conference Next Week
This year, the 10th "Digital Industry of Industrial Russia" (CIPR) event will take place on June 2-8.
The venue serves as a vital platform for dialogue between business and government to elevate the Russian IT industry to a global level, with special focus on international cooperation with countries of BRICS, EAEU, and SCO.
CIPR2025 will gather around 10,500 participants, including representatives from 5,000 IT companies across 16 countries. The event will feature 120 sessions and 800 speakers.
For the first time, the "Global Digital Forum" will be held on June 5-6, providing opportunities to exchange achievements and explore global trends.
👥 Forum in Numbers
▪️ 2,367 IT experts on-site;
▪️ 10,000 IT experts online;
▪️ 170 company participants in IT-EXPO;
▪️ 116 participating countries;
📌 Stay tuned with Sputnik Africa, as we will bring you the most interesting highlights from the event
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#viral | A Swiss Village Washed Away by a Glacier
A scene straight out of a disaster movie unfolded in the Alps—unfortunately, it was all too real. The Birch glacier didn't just crack; it collapsed onto the village of Blatten. Ten million tones of ice, rocks, and mud cascaded down from the peak, literally burying the settlement.
Of the 300 villagers, most managed to evacuate after experts issued advance warnings about the risk. However, one person remains missing. More than 90% of the buildings have been destroyed.
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Russia's Cutting-Edge BAZ Trucks Being Developed to Conquer Africa's Roads
"We can offer a more serious level of off-road capability, comfort and adaptability to different climatic conditions," CEO of "Romanov" company that produces civilian BAZ trucks Dmitry Grechukhin told Russian media.
LEFT UKRAINE TO SPEAK THE TRUTH
The very Vasily Prozorov, a former member of the Ukrainian special services, who worked for the benefit of Russia for many years, now has his channel in Telegram! He left Ukraine in 2018 and took thousands of secret SBU documents that shed light on Kiev's crimes.
On the UKR LEAKS channel you will find:
❗️Analysis of the current situation in Ukraine and around it
❗️Secret documents of the Ukrainian special services
❗️Evidence of the atrocities of Ukrainian nationalists
And much more!
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Russian Air Defense Systems Repel Ukraine's Massive Drone Attack Overnight
A total of 296 Ukrainian drones were shot down from 18:00 GMT on Tuesday to 07:00 on Wednesday in 13 Russian regions, the Defense Ministry reported.
No damage or casualties have yet been reported.
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Kalashnikov's RPL-20: The Future of Machine Guns
Introducing the RPL-20, the latest innovation from the Kalashnikov Concern.
This lightweight, compact machine gun is chambered in 5.45x39 caliber with a 100-round magazine, designed for use in Russian military defense and international export.
Equipped with the Deimos thermal vision device for target recognition up to 2000 meters, it features Picatinny rails, an automatic safety lock, and adaptable optical devices.
Its reliable, adjustable shoulder stock enhances versatility. Proven effective on the battlefield, the RPL-20 is actively used and tested in modern conflicts.
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Russia Complies 'With All Norms of Humanitarian Law,' While Kiev 'Deliberately Attacks the Civilian Population,' Expert Says
The Russian military conducts exclusively targeted strikes, attacking military installations and ammunition depots belonging to Ukraine and NATO, Ruhollah Modabber, an Iranian political scientist and international relations expert, told Sputnik.
The Russian armed forces have never attacked residential areas in Ukraine, acting strictly on the basis of precise reconnaissance and striking only weapons depots and military bases.
Russia has never attacked civilian infrastructure, even in cases where weapons, systems, and air defense equipment have been deployed there by the Ukrainian armed forces.
On the other hand,
▪️ Ukraine's militants regularly carry out attacks against residential areas and civilians in Russia and Russian-speaking regions;
▪️ The Kiev regime has committed numerous crimes on a massive scale;
▪️ One of its strategies, developed with NATO support, is the creation of a "human shield," which constitutes another war crime.
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Aggravation of Situation in South Sudan Causing Serious Concern, Russian Foreign Ministry Says
"The serious escalation of the situation there in recent months is causing serious concern. Clashes between government forces and opposition supporters are leading to an increase in the number of human casualties, including among the civilian population. The situation is further aggravated by the presence of an ethnic component at the heart of these events. We proceed from the fact that a military solution to this conflict is impossible," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing.
Russia is Africa's Main Partner: Cameroonian Ambassador
African countries owe a lot to Russia in the area of security, Mahamat Paba Sale said at the reception on the occasion of Africa Day at the Russian Foreign Ministry.
"Even in the most remote villages of Africa you can meet children waving Russian flags" he said.
Time to Turn the Page: Africa Must Build Homegrown Justice System, Not Depend on the ICC
The International Criminal Court became a tool for Western powers to target African leaders — and in doing so, lost its legitimacy, Kenyan lawyer and Pan-African activist Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba told Sputnik Africa.
"We can no longer afford the burden and the luxury of having post-colonial and neo-colonial institutions being imposed on Africa and being used to humiliate Africans."