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🔴🔴 Putin, Lukashenko and other leaders of the EAEU countries take part in a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council
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#viral | 🐻 Bear on the Runway: Japan's Yamagata Airport Temporarily Shuts Down, Flights Cancelled
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❗️Russia and Ukraine conducted another prisoner exchange today: MoD
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In Guinea, Bankan Gold Mine Set to Start Construction in 2026
The feasibility study, released on Wednesday, outlines a timeline: construction will start in the second quarter of next year, followed by commercial production in the second quarter of 2028.
👉 The project requires an initial investment of $463 million.
👉 Aiming for an annual output of 250,000 ounces over 12.2 years, the mine's target is to produce 3.03 million ounces (94 tonnes) of gold.
👉 Guinea stands to gain $2 billion in revenue, with a 5% royalty and a potential state share of up to 15%.
The move comes against the backdrop of a 30% increase in the price of gold since January, which has already reached $3,320 per ounce in 2025.
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Ethiopia Begins Accepting License Applications From International Banks & Investors
The move aims to boost overseas investment and is part of a broader reform program supported by a $3.4 billion IMF agreement.
The reforms include floating its currency and restructuring $8.4 billion in debt.
In December, Ethiopia approved a law permitting foreign banks to establish subsidiaries, branches, representative offices, or acquire equity stakes in local banks.
However, a separate directive limits foreign strategic investors to a maximum 40% ownership stake in local banks.
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አማርኛ ትናገራለህ? Sputnik Ethiopia Amharic app now available for Android
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The President of Mali Arrives at Kazan Kremlin for Meeting with the Head of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan
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BRICS Calls For Establishing Zone Free of Weapons of Mass Destruction in Middle East
"Guided by the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, BRICS remains committed to promoting international peace and security and to fostering diplomacy and peaceful dialogue as the only sustainable path toward long-term stability in the region," a joint communique published by Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
"Nuclear safeguards, safety, and security must always be upheld, including in armed conflicts, to protect people and the environment from harm. In this context, we reiterate our support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at addressing regional challenges," the joint communique said.
❗️The Commander of the IRGC's Quds Force, Ismail Qaani, is alive
He participated in events in Tehran, Mehr news agency reported.
Earlier, The New York Times, citing sources, reported that Qaani might have been killed in Israel's strikes on Iran.
In the video, he is seen wearing a black cap.
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ECOWAS Establishes Special Mechanism to Reignite Dialogue With AES
ECOWAS announced the creation of a ministerial triumvirate at the 67th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State.
The new body will be tasked with:
✔️ Upholding existing commitments,
✔️ Navigating the legal and security challenges stemming from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's withdrawal from ECOWAS.
While ECOWAS urges these countries to reconsider their departure, AES members have consistently reaffirmed their final decision to leave.
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'The Stories Are There — They Need to Be Told': Reviving Africa’s Coffee Identity
Frederick Kawuma, Secretary-General Emeritus of Inter-African Coffee Organization, called for strategic, country-led promotion of coffee — not just as a product, but as a cultural story.
Civil strife may have disrupted coffee traditions, but the legacy remains. In an interview with Sputnik Africa, Kawuma emphasized the need to rebuild that narrative, backed by national strategies and budgets:
“The stories are there and need to be developed and then those stories need to be told.”
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❗️Tehran confirms ceasefire with Israel, Iranian Security Council says
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Kenya Charges Six, Including Police Officers, in Political Blogger's Death
The six suspects, including the police commander of the station where the 31-year-old teacher and blogger, Albert Ojwang, was held, will be arraigned on Tuesday, Kenya's Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions announced.
🚓 Protests erupted in Nairobi’s Central Business District after Ojwang died in police custody. Protesters demand the arrest of Deputy Inspector-General Eliud Lagat, whose actions they blame for Ojwang’s death. Although Lagat has stepped aside, many found it insufficient.
🚨 Initial police reports cited a collapse, but a government postmortem revealed blunt force trauma and injuries consistent with assault.
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US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities: what was hit and what is left?
The US carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.
The attacks were conducted using GBU-57A/B bombs deployed from B-2 aircraft and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from submarines.
While the Pentagon claimed that Iran’s nuclear program has been “devastated” by the US strikes, these allegations could not be immediately verified.
📊 So, what other nuclear sites does Iran have and what is known about them?
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❓Priorities shift? Zelensky GHOSTED as NATO turns the page on Ukraine
In a “grim sign for Ukraine,” it was not on the list of priorities at this year’s annual NATO summit, The New York Times points out.
Volodymyr Zelensky “was not feted” as before, the outlet notes.
🔶 The summit’s official declaration mentioned nothing about Ukraine joining the alliance.
🔶 It restated the bloc’s “enduring sovereign commitments to provide support to Ukraine.”
🔶 A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Zelensky yielded no specific promises.
🔶 The US has not announced any new military aid packages for the country since Trump took office.
🔶 Military aid authorized under Joe Biden is expected to run out this summer.
🔶 European allies have promised more help, but those weapons won’t be enough to make up the gap.
🔶 News has also been bad for Ukraine on the ground, as Russia’s summer offensive is gaining force, the publication added.
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Lukashenko Greets Putin in Minsk
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Central African Republic Set to Establish Cutting-Edge AI Hub
The country's authorities are partnering with the Indian company Dure Technologies, which specializes in digital innovation and collaborates with UN agencies.
📈 The initiative is part of an effort to address the country's technological innovation gap.
No specifics on funding or project timelines have been disclosed.
💻 In early 2024, the Central African government launched a digital training center and startup incubator at the University of Bangui.
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🇮🇷⚔️🇮🇱 KEY UPDATES ON IRAN-ISRAEL CONFLICT
Here’s what has happened as of June 26:
🟠 A ceasefire between Iran and Israel appears to be holding Thursday despite both sides accusing each other of violating the truce immediately after it was announced.
🟠 Iranian authorities are moving to allow for tougher punishment against any action viewed as damaging to national security.
🟠 At least 700 arrests for spying were made across Iran in the 12 days of the war, according to local media.
🟠 Much of Iran’s enriched uranium may have survived US-Israeli strikes by being moved early, says UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi. With inspections suspended, the IAEA has no way to verify it.
🟠 After a leaked intel report suggested US strikes on Iran failed, CIA chief John Ratcliffe claimed they set Iran’s nuclear program back by years – without offering any proof.
🟠 The leaked Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report was posted to CAPNET – a system for sharing classified intel with Congress, a senior official told CNN. The White House will reportedly scale back future sharing.
🟠 US Senate classified briefing on Iran is set for Thursday afternoon.
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Maghreb Cinema Needs 'Grand Strategy Like Bollywood,' Says Moroccan Director
As the 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival opened in Tunisia, Hicham El Jebbari spoke with Sputnik Africa about the challenges facing the industry in the region.
🗣 According to him, a true film development strategy always requires "significant investment and the involvement of a country's major financial sources."
He also lamented the difficulty of finding a distributor — whether European, American, African, or Arab — who can handle a Moroccan film.
👉 Regarding the festival, El Jebbari acknowledged that it "helps connect people and share ideas and develop strategies for Arab television development."
However, he noted that it is insufficient because governments and major producers who have the means to improve the industry are not involved.
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Ceasefire or Not — WW3 is Coming: Dugin Digital Edition
Nuclear deterrence has collapsed: if Israel and now the US can strike atomic facilities with impunity, nothing is off-limits.
The AI version of Russian philosopher @Dugin_Aleksandr explains the Pandora’s box is open — and there's no going back.
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❗️Kenyan protesters claim they are approaching the State House in Nairobi: social media
There has been no official assession of the situation near the country's presidential residence.
Kenyan media has been prohibited to cover the protests live.
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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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#viral | 📹 'Scum': Trump Lashes Out at Major US Media for Questioning Results of Strikes Against Iran
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Côte d'Ivoire: Didievi Gold Project Sees Significant Growth
African Gold has announced a 119% increase in gold resources at its Didievi project.
989,000 ounces of gold at 2.5 g/t , up from 452,000 ounces in 2024, nearing the initial target of 1 million ounces.
👉 The only confirmed deposit to date, Blaffo Guetto, has been explored to a depth of just 300 meters, indicating strong potential for further resource expansion.
Ongoing exploration on the Pranoi & Poku Trend is also yielding promising results.
📅 New drilling is scheduled for July to expand the resource base even further.
💡 African Gold is advancing toward its goal of establishing Didievi as a major gold asset.
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Nigerian Government Sees 40% Year-on-Year Revenue Increase
🟠The country recorded nearly $4.5 billion in revenue at the end of April, according to Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.
🟠He noted that the debt servicing-to-revenue ratio has improved significantly, from 150% in Q1 2023 to about 60% by the end of 2024, eliminating the need for alternative financing.
🟠The minister credited improvements in the exchange rate, efforts to close revenue loopholes, and the use of automation and technology in tax collection for boosting government income.
🟠He emphasized the government’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and reliable fiscal data.
👉 Recent upgrades by international rating agencies reflect growing confidence in Nigeria’s economic management. The country is also experiencing GDP growth of 3.4%.
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❗️Israeli Defense Minister Katz orders the army to respond decisively to Iran's ceasefire violations: reports
Earlier, it was reported that at least Iranian missile was launched after the ceasefire entered force.
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❗️Israel has achieved the goals of its operation in Iran: Netanyahu's office
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'An Act of High Moral Treason': A Former Military Intelligence Officer on the Situation Surrounding Samvel Karapetyan’s Arrest in Armenia
The persecution of the influential businessman, who also holds Russian citizenship, has rightly outraged the Armenian Apostolic Church, noted François Meylan in an interview with Sputnik Africa.
According to him, the Church "has not yet reached the stage of open revolt." However, it "is mobilizing its members, both in Armenia and within the diaspora… in France, Lebanon, the United States, as well as in Russia."
"But above all, for his own credibility and for the stability of his own regime, he is making a major mistake," Meylan insisted.