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03 Sep 2024 08:13

Mongolian guards ahead of the Russian and Mongolian presidents' negotiations

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02 Sep 2024 22:23

📹 A Ukrainian soldier surrenders to Russian forces without shooting during his first mission on the line of contact

He saw soldiers arriving who, like his group, spoke Russian and were also wearing MultiCam uniforms.

🗣 "What do we do, shoot right away? And nobody knows each other. We, four people, only knew each other. That's all," the prisoner told Sputnik in an interview.

▪️ He said that before being sent to the Kherson region, he was part of a radio-technical unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine deployed in the rear.

▪️ He was mobilized in 2022, when he came to visit his seriously ill mother. At that time, he had been working as a construction worker in the Czech Republic for four years.

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02 Sep 2024 21:05

🇰🇪 ✈️ A strike in Nairobi's airport causes flight delays, media reports

The schedule disruption due to the protests at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have led to overcrowding and lengthy check-in times, with passengers facing waits of up to three hours.

Kenyan aviation workers are protesting against proposed lease of the airport to India's Adani Group Holdings, fearing it will cost them their jobs.

Kenyan president supported the deal, stating that the airport is in dire need of renovation, which the Indian firm is committed to undertaking. This includes building a new passenger terminal and upgrading existing facilities under a 30-year contract.

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02 Sep 2024 20:25

🇷🇺🇪🇬 Russian wheat is irreplaceable for Egypt and of high quality, says official

🗣 "Russian wheat is indispensable for the production of bread for Egyptian citizens. Egypt imports half of the wheat it consumes," the Secretary General of the Bakery Division of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, Mohamed Abdel-Gawad, told Sputnik, stressing that Russia is one of the main countries from which Egypt imports wheat. "Russian wheat is characterized by high quality."

For his part, Hatem Al-Naghib, deputy head of the fruit and vegetable department at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, noted that Russia is one of the main importers of citrus fruits and potatoes from Egypt.

Al-Naghib also mentioned that in addition to citrus fruits, Egypt exports strawberries, grapes, pomegranates and red onions to Russia.

Earlier, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture reported that Russia exported more than 3.5 million tonnes of wheat to Egypt in January-April 2024, an increase of 20% compared to the same period last year.

🌾 Egypt is the world's largest importer of wheat, while Russia is the main supplier of wheat to the North African country.

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02 Sep 2024 19:37

🇹🇳 Three candidates allowed to participate in the upcoming presidential elections in Tunisia

In addition to the current head of state, Kais Saied, former members of parliament Zouhair Maghzaoui and Ayachi Zammel will also take part in the presidential race, according to the local media.

The Independent High Electoral Authority did not allow three other politicians to participate in the elections, whose documents had previously been approved by the Administrative Court.

Tunisian elections are scheduled for October 6, while the election campaign will begin on September 14.

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02 Sep 2024 18:49

🇷🇺 Eastern Economic Forum to open in Russia's Vladivostok on Tuesday

The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), established by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015, is a key international platform for establishing and strengthening ties between the Russian and global investment communities and presentation of investment opportunities of advanced development.

The Forum events are traditionally held in the form of panel discussions, round tables, TV debates, business breakfasts and business dialogues on Russia's relations with various countries of the world.

👉 The 1st Eastern Economic Forum was held on September 3-5, 2015 and was addressed by President Putin. EEF 2015 was attended by 1.8 thousand people and guests and 32 official foreign delegations. More than 80 contracts worth over 1.3 trillion rubles ($14.5 billion) were signed.

Since then, the forum has been held annually in the city of Vladivostok, except in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last year, the 8th EEF was attended by more than 7,000 participants from 62 countries, including about 2,400 business representatives. At least 373 agreements were signed in the total amount of 3.818 trillion rubles ($42.5 billion), including 41 deals with foreign companies.

☝️ The EEF 2024 is set to take place on September 3-6 at the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok. Putin is scheduled to address the plenary session of the event.

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02 Sep 2024 18:13

🇰🇪 University of Nairobi students stage a protest in Nairobi, voicing their opposition to the new university funding model

Their primary concern is the accommodation fee cap of about $326, which they deem excessive given the deplorable living conditions on campus. In a letter published on August 16th, the Student Council President of the University of Nairobi urged immediate action, highlighting that the maximum acceptable fee should be $116.

The students reject the new funding model, arguing that education should not be treated as a commodity for profit. They fear that this model will disproportionately impact poorer students, hindering their access to higher education.

According to the Kenyan government, the New Higher Education Funding Model,introduced in May 2023, aims to ensure adequate funding for public universities and (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) institutions amidst rising enrollment. Instead of relying on block funding, the model provides scholarships, loans, and household contributions for students.

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02 Sep 2024 17:19

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02 Sep 2024 16:49

🇵🇱 📹 Pink boiling substance spills from bus ceiling in Poland, harming an unexpecting passenger

A malfunctioning coolant tank valve is believed to have caused the incident near Poznan, Poland.

One person sustained injuries and was treated by an ambulance that arrived at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the unusual event.

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02 Sep 2024 16:06

🔴🔴 Vladimir Putin arrives in Ulan-Bator, Mongolia

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02 Sep 2024 15:24

🐧 🇷🇺 A black woodpecker destroys camera traps in the Sayano-Shushensky Nature Reserve in Russia

Previously, the birds showed little interest in technology, but this one methodically pecked at two motion sensors, said Roman Afanasyev, a senior researcher at the reserve.

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02 Sep 2024 14:39

Russian strikes destroy Ukrainian HIMARS systems and personnel near Sumy, Russian Ministry of Defense reports

These strikes resulted in the elimination of over 30 Ukrainian soldiers, according to the ministry.

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02 Sep 2024 13:57

🇨🇳 African leaders welcomed by the Chinese head of state two days before the opening of the Sino-African forum #FOCAC2024

Here are some photos of Xi Jinping's meetings with the presidents:

🇲🇱 Assimi Goïta (Mali);
🇿🇦 Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa);
🇩🇯 Ismail Omar Guelleh (Djibouti);
🇰🇲 Azali Assoumani (Comoros);
🇹🇬 Faure Gnassingbe (Togo).

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02 Sep 2024 13:15

❗️Ukrainian troops lost more than 350 people and 14 armored vehicles in Russia's Kursk during the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry reports

Over the past 24 hours, six Ukrainian attacks were repelled near the settlements of Borki, Komarovka, Korenevo and Cherkasskoye Porechnoye, the ministry added.

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02 Sep 2024 12:28

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02 Sep 2024 22:32

🇸🇿 Swazi girls celebrate the annual Umhlanga ceremony

💃 Thousands of unmarried and childless Swazi girls and women are participating in the eight-day event, also known as the Reed Dance, showcasing Swazi culture through song, dance, and traditional dress.

Umhlanga takes place in Eswatini annually at the end of August or at the beginning of September. The ceremony was created in the 1940s Eswatini under the rule of Sobhuza II, and is an adaptation of the much older Umchwasho ceremony.

Young girls gather at the Queen Mother's village, Ludzidzini, to participate in the ceremony, which involves collecting reeds, preparing traditional costumes, and performing dances in front of the royal family and spectators.

The Swazi King's many daughters and royal princesses also participate in the reed dance ceremony and are distinguished by the crown of red feathers they wear in their hair.

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02 Sep 2024 21:24

🇮🇳 👮‍♂️ An off-duty police officer becomes a hero rescuing a man who almost ended up under the wheels of a train

📍Mumbai, India

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02 Sep 2024 20:45

🎧 Tune in to the #AfricanCurrents episode for an important conversation with host Chimauchem Nwosu and South African medical experts about the country's transformative changes in contemporary medicine.

🗣 "If you go into a country which has got no cleft services, the first thing you want to do is to do the building, work with the Health Ministry and the local people to make sure that you are a welcome guest there, trying to improve the conditions. So that's the first part [...]. The next part is to try and see how you can treat those patients. Create missions so that you can actually sort of make a small dent in the numbers of patients that are waiting. But more importantly, try and educate the local people, all the healthcare workers {...] and that makes an impact, a long lasting impact," Professor Anil Madaree, Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, explains.

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02 Sep 2024 19:57

🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the Thubten Shedrub Ling Buddhist Monastery in Russia

The temple complex was ceremonially opened on April 28, 2023, and is the largest Buddhist monastery in the country.

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02 Sep 2024 19:15

🌍🌾 In this episode of #GlobalSouthPole, host Aliyu Bello engages with experts to discuss Africa's potential as a promising market for Russian grain exports. They gave insights into the economic impact of this trade, examining how increased grain supply can enhance food security and foster agricultural development across the continent.

🗣 "By using national currencies, Russia and African countries can reduce their reliance on the US dollars, minimizing exchange rate risks and potential sanctions impact. Secondly, it is going to simplify transactions, that is, direct currency exchange will streamline transactions, reducing conversion costs, and complexities. And then thirdly, it will increase trade efficiency, that is, faster and more secure payment will facilitate trade, enabling Russian agricultural exporters to expand their market share in Africa," Peter Njiforti, a Professor of Economics, at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria said.

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02 Sep 2024 18:32

🎧#AfricanCurrents | Could South Africa’s innovative healthcare solutions renew hope for patients with congenital conditions and tuberculosis?

🤔 Can Operation Smile's medical outreaches in treating patients with cleft lip and palate in Africa enhance concerted efforts by health organizations in fighting disease outbreaks?

🤔 Could CRISPR gene-editing technology in tuberculosis treatment start a new era in fighting contagious diseases in Africa?

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02 Sep 2024 17:44

🌍🌳 Baobab Boom? African countries poised to capitalize on growing demand for superfood

Demand for baobab powder, a nutrient-rich ingredient derived from the "tree of life," is steadily increasing worldwide, presenting a lucrative opportunity for African producers. In an interview with Sputnik Africa, Dr. Daniel Micheal Okello, a lecturer in agricultural economics at Kabale University in Uganda, explained how Africans can profit from this trend.

🗣 “The current demand for the baobab powder as well as its associated products has been increasing and is actually expanding due to a number of factors, including, consumers being sensitive about what they consume,” Dr. Okello said.

He added that the rise in baobab power demand could also be “partly due to a rise in the number of the middle-class people who tend to be more critical about what they consume so that they're able to remain healthy.”

🗣 “Of course, that is also driven by the global expansion of the brand - a product from a tree - that has occurred naturally, awareness of its benefits has led to expansion of its demand worldwide,” he explained.

Dr. Okello also highlighted the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to facilitate trade within the continent, enabling African countries to collectively negotiate better deals with international buyers.

The agricultural economist also emphasized the power of storytelling and branding in building consumer trust and increasing market reach.

🗣 “If you are able to inform more people, create that awareness … that would go a long way in ensuring that an increasing number of people get interested in the product, and they are likely to develop that trust,” the expert advised.

Dr. Okello sees significant potential for collaboration between Russia and African countries in the baobab sector. According to him, Russia, a leading exporter of wheat and grains, could provide support in several areas including research and development, technology transfer, and product innovation.

🗣 “If, for instance, you have a development partner like Russia that can invest into some of those areas that the African governments themselves are unable to, because of priorities that are so many … also you could invest in sustainable food processing technologies,” he concluded.

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02 Sep 2024 16:58

🎧 #GlobalSouthPole | Russian Grains In Africa's Future

Africa is emerging as a key market for Russian grain, with growing demand driven by the continent’s need for affordable and reliable food sources. As trade relations between Africa and Russia strengthen, the potential for economic partnerships and agricultural development continues to expand, offering mutual benefits.

🌾 How are African countries and Russia working together to ensure grain trade contributes to long-term food security on the continent?

🌾 How would the BRICS Grain Exchange change the position of BRICS countries in the global grain market?

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02 Sep 2024 16:24

🇪🇹🌐 Digital security vital for Ethiopia's modernization and safeguarding of national sovereignty, says PM

Speaking at the launch of the country's new Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) System, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the need for a robust virtual security system to support digital development.

The PKI system, which includes hardware, software, professionals, and a legal framework, will enhance digital data exchange through encryption and decryption processes using mathematical formulas and secret keys, according to local media.

This system will also enable digital signatures and ensure data confidentiality through digital certificates.

🗣 PM Ahmed acknowledged the historical importance of military strength in protecting Ethiopia's sovereignty, but highlighted the growing threat posed by cyberattacks nowadays. He stated that the newly launched PKI system is essential for defending against these threats and strengthening Ethiopia's sovereignty in the digital age.

The prime minister also emphasized the importance of the ongoing implementation of 5 million Ethiopian coders and a national digital identity, which will further accelerate Ethiopia's digital journey.

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02 Sep 2024 15:57

🇳🇬🇬🇧 Nigerian police reportedly declare British national wanted for conspiracy

British citizen Andrew Wynne (also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey) is accused of plotting to overthrow the country's president, Bola Tinubu.

👮 Nigerian authorities have formed a special inter-agency group to investigate the plot, which preliminary information suggests involved foreign mercenaries and was aimed at removing the legally elected Nigerian government headed by President Tinubu, the Daily Trust newspaper reported.

🗣 "The Nigeria Police Force has launched a comprehensive investigation into the activities of foreign national and subversive elements plotting to undermine the democratically elected government in Nigeria through unconstitutional regime change and orchestrating violence across the country," the newspaper quoted the group's spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, as saying.

Adejobi added, "Following extensive intelligence gathering and collaboration with other security agencies, nine suspects have been apprehended, who received substantial financial backing from foreign sources to destabilise the country."

The official noted that the plotters were led by a British man, Wynne, who fled the West African country along with one of his local coordinators, named Lucky Ehis Obiyan, following investigations into their activities.

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02 Sep 2024 15:02

🇨🇳 🇿🇦 China and South Africa upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership

During talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Xi Jinping stressed the importance of Global South nations upholding their independence, unity, and cooperation in a complex world. He emphasized the need for international fairness and justice, while reaffirming China's commitment to strengthening its partnership with South Africa on the global stage.

Following these discussions, both leaders signed the "All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership in a New Era," formalizing the upgraded relationship between the two nations.

The two sides signed a number of cooperation agreements, including on the BeiDou satellite navigation system, housing construction, trade, agricultural market access, and cultural heritage.

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02 Sep 2024 14:14

🇧🇼 Botswana's President Masisi launches ruling BDP party's manifesto ahead of 2024 elections

President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana has officially laid out his vision for the country ahead of the upcoming general election, expected in October.

Masisi, who came to power in 2018 through the Botswana Democratic Party's (BDP) succession process, is seeking another term. He is expected to be challenged by Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change and Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party.

In his manifesto, Masisi emphasizes his commitment to creating a thriving Botswana for all citizens, promising an economy that works for everyone, fair wages, and a strong rule of law. The BDP pledges to focus on creating jobs, strengthening financial systems, and upholding democracy.

🗣 "I offer a promise... by voting for the BDP you are selecting a vision of hope," he told a rally of supporters on Sunday.

Masisi highlighted the party's achievements in mineral beneficiation, including partnerships with diamond processing companies and renegotiations of the country's share in diamond mines developed by the South African-British diamond company De Beers.

🗣 "Our brightest years are yet to come," Masisi told the crowd. "We pursued with vigour mineral beneficiation; we created partnerships with companies for diamond processing and we renegotiated with De Beers."

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02 Sep 2024 13:39

🇷🇺 Fragments typical of NATO cluster submunitions found in Donetsk, Russia, where an explosion injured five children

As a Sputnik correspondent reports, fragments with "scales" and specific white bands were found at the scene of the emergency – these resemble remnants of NATO cluster mines, which are commonly known as "bells" due to their appearance.

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02 Sep 2024 12:47

❗️Turkey has applied to join BRICS, Western media report, citing sources

Ankara expects that this move will increase its global influence, as well as create new ties with non-western allies, the media reported.

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02 Sep 2024 12:04

🇧🇫 "Down with Ukraine": Ukrainian flag burned by protesters in Burkina Faso

Activists from three local organizations called Ukraine a supporter of international terrorism during their rally in Ouagadougou on August 31.

They expressed their support for the AES and warned Ukrainian leaders who support terrorism in Mali 🇲🇱 and the Sahel.

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