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Russian Africa Corps Aviation & Medics Save Wounded Malian Soldier
Thanks to the timely and skilled actions of the Corps servicemen, the wounded man's life and health are not in danger.
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Multipolar World Creates Greater Prospects for Smaller Nations: Expert
The world is currently undergoing an "important shift in global power relations," Zwelethu Jolobe, head of political studies at the University of Cape Town, told Sputnik Africa.
Russia is not isolated, he noted highlighting the geographic representation at the #SPIEF2026.
This transformation in international relations presents significant opportunities for Africa and many other smaller nations, according to the speaker.
"It creates a lot more opportunities for the kind of collaborations that would see them more equally integrated into hopefully a new and a changed international system."
❗️❗️❗️'Sports Diplomacy Should Have No Limits, Should Not be Impacted by Political Tensions', Says Guinean Sports Minister
The international diplomatic framework needs to be revised so that athletes face no restrictions or political interference, Mamadou Cellou Baldé told Sputnik Africa.
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❗️❗️❗️'Sputnik is Now Part of My DNA': Sierra Leonean Minister
Sputnik has given Sierra Leone "a platform" to carry the voices, "especially of those who are also voiceless," Mines Minister Julius Mattai told Sputnik Africa.
"Our young population in Africa are keen to hear from Russian media."
❗️Rosatom Discussing Small NPP Construction in Tanzania: President of Tanzania
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Major World Events by Morning of June 5
🟠Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan will speak at SPIEF 2026;
🟠Russian specialists will deliver Ebola virus diagnostic kits to the Republic of Congo, according to the Russian chargé d'affaires in the country, Sofia Sitnikova;
🟠A tragedy has claimed the lives of 49 people in the Niger desert, in the border area between Niger, Mali, and Algeria. A truck carrying about a hundred Nigerien nationals from Mali broke down in the middle of the desert, leaving its passengers without water or assistance;
🟠The US House of Representatives has approved a bill on aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. It still needs to be passed by the Senate to take effect;
🟠Russian air defense forces shot down 123 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to the Ministry of Defense.
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‘Events in Iran Should Be Important Lesson to Learn’ for Africa: Recalls Deputy Chairman of Russian Bank
“I met the president of one of the most powerful economic states in Africa […] and he said […] that the events in Iran should be an important lesson to learn […] for Africa as a whole. Lack of financial sovereignty will not allow Africa to break through from the state that it was always brought to previously,” said Mikhail Dorofeyev, Deputy Chairman of the PSB bank said at #SPIEF2026.
❗️❗️❗️'We Love It Very Much:' Tanzanian Minister Welcomes Opening of Sputnik Bureau in Africa
It "will make people understand better about Russia, engage with them better and use their technology and many other potential for African development," Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, Minister of State, President’s Office, Planning and Investment told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the #SPIEF2026.
➡️ Follow our Swahili channel on X — the minister won’t steer you wrong!
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'Mali & Russia Are Developing Strategic Partnership in Several Areas': Malian Official
“We greatly appreciate the cooperation between the various authorities—the Malian authorities and the Russian authorities—in matters of defense,” Mamadou Satigui Diakité, President of Mali’s High Council of Local Authorities, told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of #SPIEF2026.
“I would therefore like to express our gratitude, on behalf of the Head of State of Mali, the people of Mali, and the local authorities of Mali, to the Russian side."
Multipolar World is Essential to Limit Global Competition for Resources: Indian Official
"A couple of European countries dictate what nearly 85% of the world's population should do," Sujeet Kumar, member of India's Parliament, said at a #SPIEF2026 session organized by Russia’s Valdai Discussion Club.
"That is why we come to the conversation about a multipolar world."
Kenya's Ruto Meets With South Africa's Ramaphosa in Pretoria
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East African Community Launches Coordinated Ebola Response With New Regional Taskforce
👨⚕️ The EAC health ministers have agreed to standardize Ebola screening at all airports, ports, and land borders and to create a Regional Technical Taskforce to coordinate the outbreak response.
The EAC has already responded with:
▪️ deployment of 10 mobile laboratories across seven countries for rapid testing;
▪️ establishment of a pool of over 180 rapidly deployable experts;
▪️ supply of an additional 500 sets of personal protective equipment to the DRC and Uganda.
💉 The ministers are also advancing a regional mechanism for accelerated vaccine approval with the African Medicines Agency and WHO.
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Russia Sees Africa as Partners, 'Not Lesser Partners, But Equal,' Malawian Economist Says
"That’s something which, as Africa, we need to take advantage of," using diversification to get opportunities and "prepare our [African] economies to a greater height," Austin Chingwengwe, development economist of the National Planning Commission, told Sputnik Africa.
"Even if we look at the African Free Trade, without the political will, I think it will only benefit the major players within Africa."
Africa Shows 'Huge Interest' in Russian Transport Technologies: Deputy Minister
"Integrated solutions combining infrastructure, technological consulting, and educational technologies" are generating genuine interest from African partners, Dmitry Zverev, Russian Deputy Minister of Transport, said on the sidelines of #SPIEF2026.
"While there are financing constraints, this issue is definitely solvable," he noted.
SA Prepares for Visit of Kenyan President Ruto
🇿🇦🇰🇪 The East African leader will visit South Africa from June 3 to 5, 2026, at the invitation of President Ramaphosa.
A welcoming ceremony will be held on Thursday at the Union Buildings, followed by bilateral talks between the two heads of state and a business forum.
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African Economies Shielded From Major Fuel Shocks but Need Energy Security, Says Economist
🌍📈 Despite rising energy costs, many African economies are currently protected from severe fuel shocks because they rely more on agriculture and mining than energy-intensive manufacturing, said Ken Gichinga, chief economist at Mentoria Economics, commenting on the AfDB’s 2026 Economic Outlook.
The AfDB projects Africa’s growth at 4.2% in 2026, down from 4.4% in 2025, with East Africa remaining the fastest‑growing region. However, Gichinga stressed that long‑term success requires strengthening domestic production and achieving energy security.
📹 Watch the full breakdown by our correspondent Ridah Chebet
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Russian Army Has Liberated Settlement of Shevchenko in Kharkov Region: MoD
👉 In recent months, the Russian armed forces have been advancing at an increasing pace in the Donbass region and beyond, liberating one settlement after another within the framework of the special military operation.
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Key Statements by Vladimir Putin at the #SPIEF2026 Plenary Session
On the Conflict in Ukraine and Zelensky's Letter:
⚫️The Russian President stated that he does not yet see the point in meeting with Zelensky.
⚫️He emphasized that the letter contained elements of insolence.
⚫️Russia needs agreements based on a long-term historical perspective, rather than a short-term halt to the conflict.
⚫️Kiev is requesting a meeting while committing horrific crimes, such as the strike on a school in Starobelsk (Lugansk region).
⚫️Key issues in this conflict must be resolved between Russia and Ukraine; the United States can act as guarantors.
⚫️Russia will undoubtedly succeed in liberating the Donbass.
⚫️Ukraine is attempting to develop drones, but it is not truly succeeding.
On the Economy:
⚫️All countries, like Russia, could lose access to their legitimate dollar and euro assets.
⚫️Foreign digital services may be convenient, but they will ultimately make the country dependent.
⚫️The current growth rates of the Russian economy match the levels recorded in the eurozone in recent years.
⚫️Conversely, BRICS' leadership is strengthening. BRICS accounted for nearly 50% of global GDP growth over the past five years, compared to just 18% for the G7.
⚫️The share of the ruble in Russia's export transactions stands at 65%.
On Iran:
⚫️Russia hopes that the current truce between Iran and the United States will lead to peace.
⚫️Russia's proposal regarding the removal of enriched uranium from Iran remains on the table.
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❗️Eurozone Public Debt Increased to Over 81% of GDP: Putin
Greece, Italy, and France have shown the worst performance among Eurozone countries, he noted.
Meanwhile, Russia's public debt rates rates to 16.4% of GDP, Putin added.
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'Russia Represents Ideal Strategic Ally': Tanzanian Legal Expert
🇹🇿🇷🇺 As Tanzania pursues capital-intensive industrialization and value-added production, Russia’s industrialized mixed economy makes it an "ideal strategic" partner, geopolitics analyst Henry Mwinuka told Sputnik Africa.
"[...] Rather than a routine diplomatic engagement, this visit by President Samia marks a deliberate step to deepen ties with the booming economy of the global East and South, tapping into fresh avenues of capital, trade, and technology."
📻🌍 #PanAfricanFrequency presents exclusive interviews with African dignitaries and officials present at the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (#SPIEF2026) as they laid out a cohesive vision of a multipolar world order where Russia is an indispensable partner for the continent.
❓🎙 What opportunities What opportunities do you see for Africa as the Russia-Africa partnership deepens? Share your take on this with us in the comments.👇
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Russian-African Energy Collaboration Needed Now More Than Ever: Official
"If there's one country that knows a lot about gas-to-power, it's Russia. If there's one country that knows how to take SMR, small modular reactors, and turn it into power, it's Russia," NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of #SPIEF2026.
"Africans can't just be those that look at second-class energy. We need to look at first-class energy for first-class people."
Russia Chooses Strategy to Localize Fertilizer Production in Africa to Cut Costs and Help the Continent Feed Itself: Head of Fertilizer Company
"Simply exporting more fertilizers isn't enough to solve Africa's hunger crisis, as high logistics costs keep prices out of reach for local staple-crop farmers. To make fertilizers truly affordable, we are partially localizing production and building regional warehouses to optimize supply chains, while national governments must step in to subsidize their agricultural sectors," said Dmitry Konyaev, General Director of JSC UCC URALCHEM, at the Russia-Africa #SPIEF2026 session.
❗️❗️❗️Tanzania-Russia National Currency Settlement Mechanism is 'Big Step Towards Economic Liberation' for Africa: Minister
"This is going to open a big gateway between, number one, tourism, two, trade, but also investment between our two countries," Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, Tanzania's Minister of State, President’s Office, Planning and Investment told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the #SPIEF2026.
🗣Pure war hysteria: AfD Bundestag member dismantles Europe's 'Russian threat' fearmongering
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❗️Russian troops have liberated Komsomolskoye settlement in the Zaporozhye region: MoD
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🔴🔴 Official Opening of #SPIEF2026
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❗️West’s Attempts to Disrupt Russia-Africa Summit Cannot Be Ruled Out But Will Fail, Zakharova Says
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Hidden World Unveiled: Dozens of New Species (and a Glowing Spider!) Found in Angola
🇦🇴 Dozens of species new to science have been discovered on Angola's remote Lisima plateau, according to Tuesday's report from The Wilderness Project.
👨🔬 The team of 16 specialists recorded over:
▪️ 100 dragonfly species, including eight new to science;
▪️ 47 grasshopper species with 3 discovered;
▪️ more than 1,000 butterflies and moths, with up to 6% of moth species new to science.
▪️ 47 reptiles and amphibians, including venomous snakes and rich wetland frog communities.
▪️over 320 collections of plants across diverse habitats.
🍃 Remoteness and landmines once kept this region safe. Now, roads, diamond mines, slash-and-burn farms, and logging are tearing forests apart and choking rivers with silt.
The most peculiar living thing is a newly discovered crowned crab spider that fluoresces under UV light in the last photo.
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