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❗️Iran is Becoming Secondary Priority, Trump Says as He Focuses on Ukraine Settlement
The US president noted that he wants to do everything possible to resolve the conflict.
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The AGOA Trap: Why Africa Must Feed Itself to Negotiate with Strength
“This creates a relationship where dependence may undermine policy autonomy. Again, to summarize, we can say the new colonialism is not arriving with military occupation. It is arriving through contracts, trade conditions, and market access standards. Africa must trade with the world without surrendering its sovereignty.”
How Research Can Transform Tanzania's Small-Scale Mining Sector
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🎙This episode of #GlobalSouthPole explores how expanding defense partnerships are reshaping Africa’s security landscape and strengthening regional stability in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
🌍 Featuring insights from Dr. Dylan Mangani, an expert in international relations, security, and governance and research fellow at the BRICS Research Institute, the discussion examines Rosoboronexport’s reported $20 billion defense agreements across Africa and the growing demand for security cooperation built on sovereignty, strategic stability, and long-term capacity building.
❓As African nations confront terrorism, insurgencies, and cross-border security threats, could stronger defense partnerships become a catalyst for greater regional stability and self-reliance?
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African Nations Welcome US-Iran Peace Agreement
AU Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urged all parties to uphold the agreements to "promote lasting peace, stability, and cooperation in the Middle East and beyond," according to the union's statement.
Reactions to Middle East peace deal from African countries:
Egypt: The foreign ministry called the deal a vital step toward building mutual trust, cooperation, and lasting regional peace.
Kenya: The government stated that ending military operations will de-escalate tensions, reopen key maritime routes, and restore regional stability, ensuring global energy security, enhancing trade, and saving lives.
Algeria: The foreign ministry expressed appreciation for international mediation, particularly the efforts of Pakistan and Qatar, in achieving understanding between the concerned parties.
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Ugandan Tea Farmers Reportedly Turn to Value Addition as Low Prices Bite
🇺🇬 Small-scale tea farmers in southwestern Uganda have long struggled with low prices, with green leaf prices in Bushenyi falling to historic lows, local media reported.
The solution? Emerging value‑addition initiatives are offering the lifeline.
In Kabale District, Yildi Enterprise Limited is producing blended herbal, masala, and packaged teas for local and export markets.
🌱 How?
Value addition improves competitiveness and increases market value, the company director, Jamir Karigiraki Katwigi, said, noting that products include tea infused with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, basil, and herbs like lemongrass.
🔹With Uganda exporting about $55.8 million in tea annually but only 3% consumed locally, stakeholders say value addition is key to boosting farmer incomes and strengthening the country’s position in the global market.
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Namibia Turns to Angola’s Angosat‑2 to Boost Internet in Remote Areas: Regulator
🇳🇦🇦🇴 Telecom Namibia has signed a pilot commercial deal with Angola’s space agency to test Angosat‑2’s capabilities for Internet and data transmission in regions with limited terrestrial infrastructure, the national operator said.
🔊The agreement was announced at the ANGOTIC 2026 forum in Luanda, with the ICT ministers of both countries present.
"Through this pilot commercial agreement, we are not just testing a technology—we are actively shaping the future of connectivity in our region," said Fimanekeni Petrus, president of Telecom Namibia.
🚨🇷🇺 Сomplex of buildings at Kiev-Pechersk Lavra hit by US-produced Patriot missile – Russian MoD
The reason, according to the ministry, could be a missile with an expired shelf life.
The Russian armed forces neither plan to strike nor actually strike civilian infrastructure facilities, the ministry emphasized.
"The Russian armed forces struck the Kiev Radar Plant, which develops and manufactures components for long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as the production and repair of military radar systems," the statement read.
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'Science, Technology, Research & Innovation Are Essential for Achieving Development Goals:' Tanzanian Expert
🔊The areas "identified both in the national vision and in the continental strategy" are healthcare and agriculture, Beatrice Lyimo, manager of the Science, Technology and Innovation Development Fund, told Sputnik Africa.
"Tanzania, like much of Africa, has land, space, and a young and energetic population."
#viral | SA's 'Second Anthem' Echoes Through Comrades Marathon, Hearts & Souls
Shosholoza is a traditional Nguni folk song that originated among migrant workers from South Africa and Zimbabwe, sung in a mix of Zulu and Ndebele, typically at sporting events.
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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Three Districts in Southern Beirut Suburb
Israeli airstrikes targeted areas in Dahiyeh following rocket attacks on northern Israel by Hezbollah.
👉The last Israeli airstrikes on southern Beirut occurred on June 7. Following this, Iran, which links any US deals to a ceasefire on all fronts and has pledged to retaliate for attacks on the Lebanese capital, launched missile strikes against Israel.
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Will the US-Iran Agreement Be Signed Today?
🇺🇸 President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the agreement was expected to be signed on Sunday.
🇮🇷 Iran, however, offered a different assessment.
"We have to wait and see exactly when the memorandum will be signed. It will not be tomorrow. It may happen in the coming days," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on June 13.
First Soviet Nuclear Submarine Draws Crowds at Kronstadt Naval Salon
The Flot 2026 maritime exhibition is showcasing the K-3 Leninsky Komsomol, the pioneering Soviet nuclear submarine that made history as the first to reach the North Pole.
Constructed in 1957, the 110-meter-long vessel has been meticulously restored and now operates as a museum ship in Kronstadt, standing as an enduring monument to the Soviet naval era.
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'I am Very Much Disappointed in Behavior of FIFA:' Ghana’s Sports Minister on Visa Challenges
"FIFA cannot interfere with the internal affairs of the host countries" and for it "to issue such a lame statement is so unfortunate," Kofi Adams said.
Ethiopia Among Countries Seeking More Russian Fertilizer as Middle East Crisis Drives Demand: Minister
🇷🇺🤝 The majority of foreign partners have requested increased supplies of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers following the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut told Russian media.
Key details:
🟠Potash supplies remain stable, as that segment is less affected by regional developments.
🟠Ethiopia has specifically approached Russia with a request for large volumes.
🟠Moscow is urging partners to shift toward medium‑term contracts, primarily three‑year agreements, to secure stable supply.
Russian producers are ready for such cooperation, the minister noted, expressing confidence that the country can meet the needs of all key foreign partners amid surging demand.
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Egypt Hopes to Continue Cooperation With Russia in Field of Nuclear Energy: Minister
☢️ The El-Dabaa project is moving forward in stages, as plant construction progresses, the country's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat told Sputnik.
🇷🇺🤝🇪🇬 Earlier, Egypt also expressed interest in Russian small modular reactors.
⚛️ Africa’s First Rosatom Project
The El‑Dabaa plant is located in Egypt’s Matrouh Governorate, about 350 km northwest of Cairo. It will feature four Russian-built VVER-1200 reactors. Together, they will have a total capacity of nearly 4.8 GW.
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Burkina Faso PM Opens AES Industry & Trade Meeting: Time for Concrete Results
The 4th meeting of industry, trade, and private sector ministers from the Confederation of Sahel States opened in Ouagadougou on Monday, with Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo urging participants to move from commitments to tangible outcomes.
📌He outlined three priorities:
🟠endogenous industrialization to end raw material exports;
🟠seamless intra-AES trade to build a single Sahelian market;
🟠harmonized regulations to protect nascent industries.
The three-day gathering is expected to produce a binding roadmap and monitoring mechanism, with the confederation aiming to double intra-AES trade by 2028.
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Russia Unveils Extreme-Weather Surveillance Drone for Civilian, Emergency Use
Russia's new "Sokol" surveillance drone is reportedly part of Russia's effort to create fast, weather-resistant drones for civilian and emergency missions.
The Sokol drone is engineered for day-and-night monitoring, including search and rescue operations.
Key features of the "Sokol" drone:
⚫️ Unique X-shaped tandem aerodynamic design improves stability and wind resistance;
⚫️ Capable of operating in extreme conditions, withstanding winds of 15–18 m/s and temperatures ranging from -40°C to +50°C;
⚫️ Flight endurance exceeds three hours, with speeds reaching up to 100 km/h.
The system will be featured at the National Security Belarus–2026 exhibition in Minsk.
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What Do Iranians Really Expect From Potential US-Iran Deal?
🇮🇷🇺🇸 From frozen assets to war and negotiations — Tehran residents shared with Sputnik starkly different views. Some see little benefit; others call for proving power on the battlefield before talking.
📹 Watch the full voxpop from Sputnik's Tehran correspondent
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Ethiopia–Russia Relations Manifest in Cultural Exchange & Economy, Ethiopian Official Says
👨🎓Ethiopians pursuing education in Russia return home with technical skills, practical know-how, experience, cultural values, and strong work habits, Fethi Mahdi told Sputnik Africa.
"This is a very great assistance and input to our country," he added.
African Nations Show Strong Interest in Belarusian Anti-Terrorism Expertise: Belarusian FM
"Preventing the further development of terrorism and the terrorist threat is a pressing issue in Africa today," Maksim Ryzhenkov said.
BRICS Development Bank 'Adds Another Potential for Ethiopia': Deputy Chair of Ethiopia's House Committee
"As long as it is based on a mutual international framework, it's a very big opportunity for Ethiopia to have alternative additional options," Fethi Mahdi told Sputnik Africa.
BRICS Center's Work Will Allow Ethiopian Companies to Get New Partners: Official
📹 Watch a fragment of the Sputnik Africa interview with Yaroslav Tarasyuk, Trade Commissioner of Russia in Ethiopia, to learn more about the BRICS Center for Industrial Competences and the benefits Ethiopia can get from it.
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Donald Trump announces peace deal with Iran
"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all," the US President wrote on TruthSocial.
🇮🇷🇮🇱🇺🇸 Israel mulls options as US–Iran talks progress – report
Israel is preparing for a US–Iran peace deal that could mean ending its invasion of Lebanon, Israeli media report.
Israeli security sources said the government was discussing whether to reduce bombing raids on Lebanon, as the war could scupper the US–Iran peace talks.
❌ But no withdrawal from the security zone is being considered.
The report said the 36th Israeli army Division is still pushing deeper into Lebanon – closing in on the city of Nabatieh.
Bombing raids on Beirut have also reportedly been reduced to avoid wrecking the talks.
👉 A possible full withdrawal is expected to be discussed in Washington later this month.
Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes continue on southern Beirut’s suburbs, with reports of renewed bombing in three areas of the Dahieh district following Hezbollah rocket fire toward northern Israel, marking another escalation in an already volatile cross-border cycle.
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#viral | 🐆 DR Congo Team Makes Fashion Statement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The team lands in bold leopard-print suits, showcasing Congolese fashion, confidence and flair.
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BRICS vs West: Sovereignty, No Conditions & New Path for Africa, Says Tanzanian Analyst
Watch Godfrey Mchungu's Sputnik Africa interview on why this approach is attracting African nations to a new strategic path.
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🚨🇺🇸 US’ biolab network being used to target enemies worldwide, Ukraine just the tip of the iceberg
💬 “All of the Ukrainian bioweapons labs are administered by the US military,” Bioweapon Truth Commission co-founder Jeff J. Brown told Sputnik, commenting on DNI Gabbard’s bombshell confirmation that everything Russia’s NBC Protection Troops have been saying about these labs is true.
💬 “Ukraine is just one of scores of countries around the world where US/NATO are developing lethal pathogens to attack [their] many enemies. Not counting Ukraine, the US military has over 330 bioweapon labs across Planet Earth, concentrated in the Global South.”
'With Great Country Like Russia, We Also Become Great': Malian Official Highlights Strategic Partnership
🇲🇱 Mali and Russia are conducting a joint fight against terrorism “which was formed and spread worldwide by Western states," Fousseynou Ouattara, Vice-President of Mali’s Security Commission, told Sputnik Africa on Russia Day.
He noted that strong ties exist between the countries’ diasporas, with several Malian prime ministers and specialists having studied in Russia.
🤝Russia “today holds an important place among Mali’s strategic partners,” Mali’s Minister for Citizens Abroad Mossa Ag Attaher added.
Other key points from Attaher at a reception at the Russian embassy:
🔸 Both nations share values of sovereignty, independence, and defense of fundamental interests;
🔸 Assimi Goïta’s 2025 visit to Moscow strengthened bilateral relations in trade, technology, and the energy sector;
🔸 The year will feature the Russia–Africa Summit, a platform for dialogue and consultation between Moscow and Africa;
🔸 Russia supports the strengthening of Mali’s military capabilities, including training, equipment, and experience-sharing to address regional insecurity.
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