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Moscow Сongratulates Washington & American People on US Independence Day
"I look forward to our collaborative efforts further enhancing bilateral relations in a constructive direction, fostering stability and predictability rooted in mutual respect and consideration for each other’s national interests shaped by history, geography, and realities on the ground," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrote in a congratulatory message.
Major World Events by Morning of July 4
🟠 Trump declared after his meeting with Vladimir Putin that he was not satisfied with the situation surrounding Ukraine and believed that no progress had been made;
🟠 Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger created the Alliance of Agricultural Seed Producers of the Sahel;
🟠 More than 100 Palestinians were killed Thursday in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, according to the WAFA news agency;
🟠 The damage caused to Iranian nuclear facilities is "extensive and serious," according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi;
🟠The majority of EU citizens would not support Ukraine's accession if a referendum were held, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
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Indian PM's Ghana Visit: Countries Forge Agreements
During Narendra Modi's visit to Ghana, where he met with President John Mahama, the two leaders signed several Memoranda of Understanding.
The agreements encompassed:
🟠Cultural exchange: Promoting art, music, and literature;
🟠Standardization: Collaboration between Indian and Ghanaian standards bodies;
🟠Traditional medicine: Partnership in Ayurveda and traditional medicine research;
🟠Joint commission meeting: Establishing high-level dialogue for ongoing cooperation.
Modi offered India's support for the "Feed Ghana" initiative, which aims to boost agricultural productivity.
Additionally, he pledged assistance through Jan Aushadhi Kendra, India's healthcare campaign, to collaborate on vaccine production.
Modi proposed a robust defense and security partnership "with the mantra of 'Security through Solidarity,'" encompassing training, maritime protection, defense procurement, and cybersecurity measures.
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❗️Trump confirmed that he will speak with Putin
The conversation is scheduled to start at 5 pm Moscow time.
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GERD is Complete, Ethiopia Calls It a ‘Shared Opportunity’ for Region
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will be officially inaugurated in September. He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment despite some calls to halt the project before its launch.
Abiy described the GERD as “not a threat, but a shared opportunity,” emphasizing that it symbolizes regional cooperation and will benefit Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan, and the wider region.
“Egypt’s Aswan Dam has never lost a single liter of water due to the GERD,” he said, adding that Ethiopia’s growth will not come at the expense of its neighbors.
✉️ Abiy extended an open invitation to Egypt, Sudan, and all Nile Basin nations to join Ethiopia in celebrating what he called “Ethiopia’s Renaissance.”
ℹ️ Construction of the $5 billion dam began in 2011. Egypt and Sudan remain concerned about its impact on Nile water flow, which is critical for their water security. Years of negotiations involving the African Union, the US, and the World Bank have so far failed to produce a final agreement.
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Water Borehole Opened With Russian Partners in Nigerien Village
On July 1, in Soray, a village near Niamey, the NGO "Ensemble Main dans la Main Niger-Russie" (Together Hand in Hand Niger-Russia) unveiled a new hydraulic structure equipped with solar panels.
🚰 The borehole, funded by the NGO and Russian contributions, addresses a longstanding community need. By streamlining water collection, it enhances access to clean drinking water, freeing up time for agricultural pursuits, trade, and education.
Handed over to local traditional authorities, the borehole aligns with Niger's resilience program.
💦 The opening follows the success of a similar project in Timeré in March.
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Tanzania's Energy Ministry Acting on President Hassan's Directive to Explore Nuclear Energy
The ministry is committed to establishing a safe and sustainable energy source, collaborating with institutions and stakeholders while adhering to international standards, Energy Ministry Deputy Permanent Secretary Khatibu Kazungu stated.
Kazungu has directed the National Committee to develop a National Roadmap outlining key steps for the nuclear energy program up to 2050.
The steps include:
🟠conducting feasibility studies on uranium resources,
🟠policy and legal assessments,
🟠public awareness campaigns,
🟠developing a policy framework to attract investment.
Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy Innocent Luoga stressed the need for public education to highlight nuclear energy's benefits, safety measures, and regulations, ensuring citizens understand it as an opportunity, not a threat.
The initiative is part of Tanzania's long-term strategy for reliable electricity, environmental protection, and economic growth.
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❗️ All approval procedures on a new round of talks with Ukraine need to be completed, each side is waiting for a proposal on the timing, Kremlin spokesperson says
More key statements made by Dmitry Peskov:
🟠There are no "snags" in the process of agreeing on the timing of a new round of talks with Kiev;
🟠Russia is monitoring the situation with arms supplies to Ukraine, and sees problems;
🟠On the possibility of contacts between Putin and Trump on July 4: The Kremlin never announces phone calls, it will report them if and when they happen;
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Russian Geran-2 UAV Units Struck Temporary Deployment Site of the 36th Marine Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces
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AES Welcomes Morocco's Efforts for African Development
The heads of diplomacy of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger expressed their gratitude for Morocco's initiatives during the 4th UN International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville.
The efforts include:
🟠A project that opens up access to the Atlantic Ocean for Sahel countries, providing landlocked countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad with opportunities to integrate into the global market;
🟠A role in financing investments and developing the skills of young Africans;
🟠Promoting South-South cooperation and strengthening ties between African countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, through Morocco's development projects.
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USAID, NERD & NED: US-funded REGIME CHANGE in Iran for decades
The US has funneled millions to destabilize the Islamic Republic from within, according to Press TV.
Here's the breakdown:
USAID: subversion under the guise of aid
▫️The 2025 budget allocated $268.4M for “independent media and free flow of information” before Trump froze it. Over 30 Iran-focused outlets were affected (BBC).
▫️ Ex-culture minister Ataollah Mohajerani estimated USAID gave $60M to Iran’s opposition (Press TV).
▫️ A now-removed USAID factsheet, cited by Reporters Without Borders, showed that in 2023 alone, USAID funded 6,200 journalists, 707 non-state outlets, and 279 media NGOs in 30+ countries, including Iran.
▫️ Groups like Boroumand Center, IranWire, and BBC Persian reportedly received USAID funding.
NERD: faking public dissent
▫️ Since 2009, the US State Dept’s Near East Regional Democracy (NERD) program has spent $65–85M annually under the guise of civil society support (Press TV).
▫️An Oct 2022 Iranian intel report named the “Defenders of Human Rights Center” as a NERD-backed front; $550K was used to incite minorities and amplify riots.
▫️ NERD aimed to infiltrate civil society and stage “mock national referendums” to simulate dissent and fuel foreign propaganda.
NED: shadow CIA
▫️Founded in 1983 and funded by Congress, NED acts as a public CIA proxy.
▫️ Deleted records show NED spent $4.6M on 51 anti-government Iran projects (2016–2021), naming just 7; Boroumand Center was one.
▫️Press TV found that in the lead-up to Iran’s 2022 protests, NED gave nearly $1M to unnamed “human rights” projects.
▫️ In 2023, NED gave $2.01M to 14 anti-Iran projects, admitting its grantees were “main sources” for global media during the riots.
▫️ Grayzone revealed ex-NED head Carl Gershman privately planned an “Iran Freedom Coalition” to push for a US military strike post-2022 riots.
▫️ The regime-change push continues, with Sen. Graham’s threats and ex-Clinton adviser Nouriel Roubini’s op-ed calling a coup “good for everybody.”
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Nigeria Commits $42.8 Million to Boost Basic Healthcare in 2025, Coordinating Health Minister Says
The allocation aims to support the continued implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said at the 11th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee.
"Good healthcare is not cheap healthcare. Countries have to invest in it, and Nigeria is investing in it," local media quoted the official as saying.
"At least 37 million Nigerians have accessed services, 37 million visits to health facilities supported through the BHCPF. That is a landmark achievement," Pate emphasized.
Not Just Fordow's Uranium: What Else Does the West Fear in Iran?
Although the Iranian nuclear complexes at Natanz and Fordow were targeted by US attacks, there is evidence that "all important materials were removed beforehand," Iranian international affairs expert Mohamad Hossein Vahidi told Sputnik.
"Furthermore, due to the great depth of the Fordow facility, it is unlikely to have been completely destroyed."
"But the United States cannot feel safe either because of its numerous bases in the Middle East," he added.
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Tanzania's Ngorongoro Developing Digital Platform for Tourists to Remotely Pay for Services Globally
The digital platform simplifies travel to Ngorongoro, a protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by allowing pre-arrival payments, eliminating entry delays, Conservation Commissioner Abdul-Razaq Badru stated.
📱 The system, integrated with the government's payment gateway, offers seamless, transparent access to Ngorongoro with tailor-made services.
In addition to the digital platform, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) is upgrading internal roads to improve tourist mobility and enhance the overall visitor experience. Badru emphasized Ngorongoro's importance not only as a key tourism destination but also as a site of significant archaeological value.
👉 Furthermore, Badru unveiled plans to introduce new tourist attractions with a focus on cultural heritage, aligning with Ngorongoro's long history since its establishment in 1959. He announced these initiatives at a swearing-in ceremony in Arusha, where new NCAA officials were commissioned.
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Fruit Peels Could Be Key to Sustainable Energy Storage, South African Engineer Reveals
Fruit peel, a biomass rich in carbon (40-50%), is an advantageous and cost-effective source for activated carbon production, Vianney Kitenge, a South African chemical engineer, told Sputnik Africa.
🔋Using fruit peel is cheaper compared to the complex processes needed for petroleum-based activated carbon, he explained.
According to Kitenge, while structurally similar to activated carbon from petroleum, fruit peels may contain beneficial elements like nitrogen, boron, or sulfur, which can enhance the performance of supercapacitors.
⚡️He clarified that activated carbon, derived from fruit peel, is a key component in supercapacitors, energy storage devices that power flashes.
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❗️ Russia is making a breakthrough in drone development: Putin
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210 Boko Haram Terrorists & Families Surrender in Lake Chad Region
Following intensified military operations in the Lake Chad Basin, led by Nigerian forces, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) secured the surrender in Bol, Baga Sola.
👉The surrendered terrorists admitted to carrying out attacks in the Lake Chad area, MNJTF spokesperson Olaniyi Osoba stated, noting that 10 weapons were recovered during the operation.
MNJTF Commander Major General Moussa Haussa praised the troops for their efforts, emphasized the imminent end of terrorism in the region, and assured that surrendered fighters would be treated humanely and undergo deradicalization.
❗️The returned soldiers will be enrolled in skills acquisition programs aimed at reintegrating them into society, according to Lake Chad Region Governor Brigadier General Saleh Haggar Tidjani.
The task force reaffirmed its commitment to working with regional partners to ensure lasting peace and security in the Lake Chad Basin.
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Major World Events by the Evening of July 2
▪️A helicopter operated under the African Union’s Somalia Stabilization Mission crashed at Mogadishu Airport with eight people on board. Three people died in the incident;
▪️Separately, five people were killed and six others, including three civilians, were injured when a Ugandan military helicopter crashed in Somalia, according to the Ugandan armed forces;
▪️Africa installed a record 4.5 GW of hydropower capacity in 2024, more than doubling the 2 GW added in 2023;
▪️Kenya will privatize state assets to attract investment, starting with the listing of Kenya Pipeline Company on the Nairobi Securities Exchange this year, President Ruto stated;
▪️PM Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana, where he will hold talks with President John Mahama to strengthen India-Ghana relations across sectors. He is also scheduled to address the Ghanaian Parliament on Thursday;
▪️Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a review of the criteria used by rating agencies, highlighting concerns over fair assessment standards for African economies;
▪️AES has welcomed Morocco’s efforts to promote African development through clean energy initiatives and regional economic partnerships;
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▪️Ghana’s inflation has fallen to 13.7%, marking its lowest level since 2021, according to official data;
▪️Putin met with Kyrgyz President Zhaparov to discuss expanding cooperation in energy, industry, and other sectors. Zhaparov praised the work of the Kyrgyz-Russian intergovernmental commission for advancing bilateral trade and scientific-technical ties;
▪️The BRICS Journalists Association has filed a complaint with the UN over what it described as the unlawful detention of Sputnik journalists in Azerbaijan;
▪️Russia has urged Baku to take measures to restore relations to their strategic alliance level, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova;
▪️The Russian Ministry of Defense reported strikes on a Ukrainian defense enterprise, as well as drone assembly and storage facilities, amid continued military operations;
▪️The Russian diplomatic mission reported that numerous Russian citizens have contacted its embassy in Baku over the past 24 hours, with some reporting incidents involving violence against them;
▪️USAID programs for Ukraine may be terminated by the end of the year, Ukrainian media reported, citing officials familiar with the matter;
▪️Astronomers have discovered a remarkably well-preserved fossil galaxy dating back 7 billion years, providing vital clues about the formation and evolution of the first galaxies.
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‘It’s Not a Favor. It’s Our Birthright,’ Health Strategist Demands Africa’s Power in Global Health
📻🩺✊🏾 #GlobalSouthPole | “Having Africa around the table is not a nice-to-have, it’s not a favor; it is our birthright; it’s our demand. We are due to be at that table […] What we need is not just seats, but seats that come with power, and that means agenda-setting power in terms of how we shape the agenda, in terms of how the world responds to pandemics, but also about veto power. You know, it can’t just be stakeholder engagement. So there needs to be meaningful power attached to our faces and our voices and our seats at the table," Tian Johnson, founder of the African Alliance and Pan-African health justice strategist, stressed.
🔬 In this episode, Tian unpacks how global health governance still sidelines Africa and what it truly means for the continent to lead, not just participate. From vaccine justice to decolonizing health systems and reclaiming traditional medicine, he lays out a bold blueprint for Africa’s health sovereignty.
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🎙Tap into this episode of Global South Pole, where we confront the legacies of colonial health structures and spotlight the urgent push to rewrite the rules of global health with Africa at the helm.
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#viral | ☄️ Meteorite Streaks Across Åland Islands in Sweden
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Why Did Putin Answer Macron's Call Despite the Latter's Support for Ukraine?
👆🏽Kremlin spokesman Peskov provided an answer.
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Africa is 'Coming Into Its Own Economically & Strategically,' Nigerian Expert Says
"More and more African countries are realizing that we don't even need to depend on the US dollar to trade with ourselves," Dr. Olusegun Obasun, banker and business consultant, told Sputnik Africa.
"Systems like PAPSS show that we are really serious about building solutions that work for us, not just relying on the Western world [for] solutions that they are going to hand over to us," the expert stressed.
#viral | Lives Saved, Lives Lost: Touching Video of Animals Rescued From Fires in Turkey
The Turkish Forestry Directorate released a moving video showing animals rescued from areas devastated by flames.
"Some were saved thanks to the courage of our teams... but others weren't so fortunate," read the message accompanying the footage.
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