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#viral | Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Roars Back to Life
🔥 Lava reportedly shoots up to 300 meters into the sky!
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'And This Clown Wants to Go to War Against Russia?' — Netizens Roast Macron After Wife's Slap
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No Understanding Yet on Continuation of Russia-Ukraine Talks, Kremlin Says
"We need to prepare for the next round. Therefore, it is too early to talk about it," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
EU May Resume Contacts With Russia
Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar said EC President Ursula von der Leyen had informed her on ongoing efforts in this regard.
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Africa's Iconic Bridges
Tanzania recently completed construction of East Africa's longest bridge, spanning 3.2 km across Lake Victoria, with the official opening scheduled for June 19.
Here are some of Africa's most renowned bridges:
🚩 The 6th of October Bridge in Cairo, Egypt
Stretching 20.5 km, it holds the record for Africa's longest bridge. It is like arranging 205 football fields in a line!
🚩 The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria
At 11.8 km, it connects Lagos Island to the mainland, accommodating 117,000 vehicles daily.
🚩 The Mubarak Peace Bridge in Egypt
A 3.9-km engineering masterpiece by Japanese architects, it links Africa and Eurasia.
🚩 The Mozambique Island Bridge
This 3.8-km structure bridges the former Portuguese colonial capital with the mainland over the Indian Ocean.
🚩 The Dona Ana Bridge in Mozambique
Spanning 3.67 km across the Zambezi River, it has become an essential artery for the region.
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How Will Algeria's Membership in BRICS Bank Boost Its Economy?
The organization "is one of the adequate sources of financing to support Algeria's economic growth," economist Mohamed Achir told Sputnik Africa.
Algeria's membership in the bank could bring progress in:
▪️ agriculture,
▪️ seawater desalination,
▪️ pharmaceuticals,
▪️ industrialization,
▪️ infrastructure,
▪️ energy transition,
▪️ mining,
▪️ food security.
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Decolonization 'Also Happens in Our Minds'
The idea of de-Frenchifying the Sahel has long been in the air, Senegalese journalist Ibrahima Bakhoum told Sputnik Africa, reflecting on Ousmane Sonko's remarks about the closure of French military bases in the country.
Welcoming this "extremely important step that has just been taken," he wondered: "is this becoming a definitive break?"
He denounced that there are always external forces that stir things up and shake things up.
"Who equips our armies? Where do they buy their weapons? Who sells them the weapons? Who produces them?
Who provides the means? Who trains them to use these weapons? It's not obvious — usually, more often than not, it's France. Or else, France used to be."
Ethiopia & Russia Urged to Deepen Their Collaboration in Biodiversity Preservation
Russian scientist Nikolai Vavilov, often hailed as the founder of environmental protection, pioneered the study and collection of Ethiopian plant species, Abiyot Berhanu, deputy director general of the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute, told Sputnik Africa.
Ethiopia is one of the countries included in the Vavilov Center for Rare Plant Species, he noted.
Abiyot Berhanu expressed gratitude to Russia and its people.
"I call on the Russian government to continue the successful cooperation in biodiversity conservation and establish additional necessary research centers," he stated.
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Tanzania Completes East Africa's Longest Bridge
Key facts about the John Pombe Magufuli Bridge:
🟠It will cross Lake Victoria, spanning 3.2 km.
🟠The bridge's inauguration is scheduled for June 19.
Benefits: 👇
🟠Eliminates logistical bottlenecks
No more wasting two hours in endless traffic jams before boarding a ferry, followed by another three-hour wait for the crossing. This will be a huge relief for motorists and travelers alike.
🟠Potential economic boom
With this steel titan, trade around Lake Victoria is expected to soar. Improved fluidity, increased speed, and greater efficiency will foster regional growth and prosperity.
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Presidents of Senegal & Mauritania Visit Grand Tortue Ahmeyim Gas Platform
This is the first visit after the start of production in January 2025 and after the first LNG export in April, which marked both nations' entry into Africa's LNG-exporting ranks.
🏭 Phase 1 of the project is anticipated to yield approximately 2.4 million tonnes of LNG annually, catering to international markets and, upon completion of necessary infrastructure, fulfilling domestic energy demands.
On Tuesday, the Mauritanian president met BP CEO Murray Auchincloss in Nouakchott to discuss advancing phase two. The following day, Senegal's president hosted the delegation in Dakar, celebrating the inaugural LNG shipment and project milestones.
👉 The Senegalese government considers this visit a major milestone in energy cooperation, fostering economic growth and regional energy security.
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BRICS Membership Could Be 'Turning Point' for Ghana: MP
Joining BRICS is one of the main goals for the Republic of Ghana, Chairman of the Energy Committee of the Parliament of Ghana Emmanuel Bedzrah told Sputnik.
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❗️The second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will happen — and that's already positive, says Lavrov
More statements from the Russian FM:
🟠Ukraine has confirmed there will be a second round of talks, but no dates or meeting locations have been set yet;
🟠The potential choice of the Vatican as a negotiation venue for Russia and Ukraine is "not elegant;"
🟠Ukraine had expected US support to be eternal, but Trump's stance shows it's "not his war;"
🟠Russia is working on a memorandum regarding the settlement in Ukraine;
🟠The simplest way to resolve the conflict in Ukraine is to demand that Kiev repeal laws that directly violate the UN Charter;
🟠It's pointless to talk to Russia from a position of strength;
🟠The question of Zelensky's legitimacy will be crucial when signing peace documents;
🟠Russia has always stressed that it is ready for peaceful negotiations with Ukraine aimed at addressing the root causes of the conflict, and has never avoided contact;
🟠Zelensky's inadequacy as a leader is obvious;
🟠Russia will not allow people in Ukraine to live under laws imposed by Zelensky's junta.
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🎥🎥 Russian FM Lavrov takes part in the conference of the MFA with foreign ambassadors on Ukrainian issues
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❗️During the repelling of a massive raid by Ukrainian military drones from the evening of May 20 to the morning of May 22, 485 drones were shot down outside the special military operation area, the Defense Ministry reported
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Major World Events by Morning of May 26
🟠For the first time since 1974, the Senegalese president is making a state visit to Guinea-Bissau this Monday;
🟠The Tahoua Customs Search and Intervention Brigade in Niger seized 27,475 liters of gasoline intended for terrorist groups operating in the Sahel;
🟠At least 33 people were killed on Monday and dozens more injured in the Israeli bombing of a school in Gaza City, the Gaza Civil Defense announced;
🟠Nigerian star Tobi Amusan broke the Diamond League record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.45 seconds, surpassing Brianna McNeal's previous event record (12.51 seconds) and achieving her season's best;
🟠Under the Trump administration, Ukraine has fallen off the US priority list - it has become one of many customers competing for limited goods, The Economist magazine reported;
🟠The Slovenian president called the EU's refusal to communicate with Russia a mistake and said she had received a signal from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that Brussels was working to restore ties with Moscow, Western media reported;
🟠13 African countries have entered the ranking of the best startup ecosystems, according to StartupBlink's ranking.
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Russian-Burkinabe Сhess Сlub Inaugurated in Ouagadougou
On Saturday, the partner Russian House hosted a ceremony, featuring:
♟ A presentation on the history of chess and its Soviet and Russian legends;
♟Introductory chess sessions for beginners;
♟Friendly chess matches.
Regular chess classes begin on Monday.
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#viral | 📹 Bravery in Berlin: Girl Resists as Police Drag Her Away From Pro-Palestine Demonstration
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❗️On the night of May 25, the Russian Armed Forces launched a massive strike using high-precision weapons against Ukraine's military-industrial enterprises, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported
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Beyond Chocolate: Unlocking Cocoa’s Hidden Potential
Cocoa ranks among Earth's most sophisticated plants, Harrison Adjimah, the founder of Volta Winery in Ghana, told Sputnik Africa.
He explained that while the cocoa fruit contains multiple components - pulp, pod, beans, and shells - currently only the inner chocolate from the beans is typically utilized for premium products.
"Our dream is to use these other parts that are not being used to make other products like juice, wine, cider, and vinegar to name a few," Adjimah said.
A Buffer Zone is to 'Limit Risks'
The project announced by Putin will prevent the situation from deteriorating again, as it did before the SMO, Bertrand Scholler, a French geopolitical analyst, explained to Sputnik Africa.
"The western border of Russia is apparently the one that has been most attacked in recent years with NATO's advance. So, it will be reinforced because most of the military tools currently available to Ukraine have a short range, which is to say, mostly a few dozen kilometers."
No Prisoners: Russia’s Stance on Foreign Combatants
“We always give fighters from Ukrainian units the opportunity to surrender and stay alive. However, we have a different attitude toward foreigners. Why? Because people living far away in their own countries, without even having the slightest idea about who is fighting for what here, end up siding with fascists and Satanists and go on to kill Russians,” the commander of the Russian special forces "Akhmat" Apti Alaudinov told Sputnik.
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Ethiopia’s Konso Villages at Risk of Losing Their Heritage
The 12 villages on the Konso plateau are already recognized by UNESCO for their unique cultural value, including:
🟠Traditional thatched-roof houses
🟠Communal gathering spaces
🟠Ancestral rosary trees
🟠Stone monuments
What is the threat?
Due to low awareness of heritage preservation and a shortage of grass for traditional roofing, many villagers are replacing thatched-roof houses with modern tin-roofed houses. Around 50% of buildings now have tin roofs.
What’s being done?
🟠Awareness campaigns to educate locals about the value of preservation.
🟠A new project in Maze National Park aims to grow and supply grass for thatched roofs.
🟠Local officials say that many residents still prefer thatch — they just need access to the necessary materials.
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China Successfully Tests Heavy Unmanned Transport Aircraft CH-YH1000, Media Reports
The cargo drone is capable of carrying 1,200 kg of cargo, and its flight range is 1,500 kilometers, according to the local media.
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All Nuances Important in Negotiations With Ukraine: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented to Sputnik on reports of possible changes in the composition of Ukraine's negotiating group.
At the Istanbul talks on May 16, the Ukrainian delegation was led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, with several high-ranking officials in attendance.
The Russian side was represented by Vladimir Medinsky, Putin's advisor. Medinsky stated that Moscow and Kiev had agreed to present their visions for a potential ceasefire. He also declared Russia's willingness to continue negotiations with Ukraine.
During the discussions, the Ukrainian side requested a meeting between the heads of state, a request that Russia acknowledged.
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Israel is Ready to End War in Gaza Strip on Its Conditions, Netanyahu Claims
Here are "clear conditions that will guarantee Israel's security," as outlined by its PM:
⦁ All hostages must be returned home.
⦁ Hamas must lay down its arms, leave power, and its leadership must be expelled from Gaza.
⦁ The enclave must remain fully demilitarized.
⦁ Trump's very "correct and revolutionary" plan must be implemented.
Israel on Wednesday allowed 100 trucks with UN and international aid — including flour, baby food, and medical supplies — to enter the Gaza Strip.
Video released by COGAT, Israeli military agency in charge of aid deliveries to Gaza
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