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AfDB Chief Lauds Progress on Major Infrastructure Projects in Tanzania's Capital
👉On Saturday, during an inspection tour with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina visited Msalato International Airport in Dodoma, which is funded by the AfDB.
🛬 Adesina called the airport a "flagship investment" that will enhance Tanzania's air connectivity, trade, tourism, and regional integration. Spanning 4,500 hectares, it will be Tanzania's second largest, handling up to 1.5 million passengers annually.
👉The AfDB head also inspected the 112.3-kilometer Dodoma City Outer Ring Road, constructed by Chinese firms. He described both projects as "transformational developments" that will enhance domestic and international connectivity through reliable infrastructure.
President Hassan thanked the AfDB for its support, emphasizing the projects' potential to drive significant economic growth, trade, and tourism in Tanzania.
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🇳🇬Nigeria Condemns Israel's Attack on Iran, Appeals for 'Utmost Restraint' of Both for Regional, Global Peace
As both sides continue their attacks on Saturday and report casualties and fatalities, Nigeria stated that Israel’s "preemptive strike" on Iran has led to an escalation of hostilities.
“Nigeria expresses its grave concern and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urges both parties to exercise utmost restraint in the interest of regional and global peace,” the foreign ministry said. "The continued cycle of retaliation not only endangers civilian lives but threatens to plunge the broader Middle East into further instability, with implications for international security and economic development.”
❗️ The Israeli army reported the elimination of nine key nuclear scientists and experts in Iran who were involved in the development of the nuclear program
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🇮🇷|🇺🇸 Iran says nuclear talks with US 'MEANINGLESS' after Israel attack
"The [US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime to target Iran's territory," Tasnim news quoted foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei as saying.
🚨 The IDF has detected missile launches from Iranian territory, and air defense systems have been activated to intercept them.
Iranian missiles have been launched toward Israel, Iranian media says.
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Iran-Israel Conflict Has Not Only Military Effects, But Also Economic, Moroccan Political Scientist Says
The Israeli strikes on Iran could have "direct consequences" on rising gas and oil prices, Abdelhak Najib warned in an interview with Sputnik Africa.
"The Persian Gulf is one of the world's key routes for oil supply, and one of the most productive regions in terms of crude oil and natural gas," he pointed out.
What is known for now about Israel's strikes on Iran
▪️Soon after first reports of explosions in Iran this night, the Israeli military stated that it was attacking dozens of targets across the country. Strikes allegedly connected to the development of the nuclear program of Iran as well as of military facilities.
▪️Houses in a residential complex in Tehran, where high-ranking military officials reside, were destroyed.
▪️There were also explosions at the Iranian nuclear facility in Natanz.
▪️Iranian media confirmed the death of a IRGC commander and three nuclear physicists.
▪️In the morning, it was reported that the head of the Iranian General Staff was killed as a result of Israeli attacks.
▪️The Supreme Leader of Iran stated that he gives "freedom of action" to the country's armed forces to respond to Israel's strikes.
▪️In anticipation of Iran's response, Israel's Minister of Defense declared a state of emergency.
▪️After launching the operation against Iran, the Israeli army ordered the call-up of thousands of reservists.
▪️In response to Israel's strikes on Iran, Trump convened a meeting with his cabinet.
▪️The US claims it did not participate or provide assistance to Israel.
Ruto Calls for Justice & Police Accountability Over Kenyan Blogger's Death in Custody Amid Mass Protests
Kenya's President William Ruto has strongly condemned the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody, and urged a swift, transparent, and credible investigation.
"This tragic occurrence, at the hands of the police, is heartbreaking and unacceptable," the president noted in a statement.
"It must be borne in mind by every member of the National Police Service that whenever they take a person into custody, they assume a tremendous responsibility for that individual's safety, security, and well-being, and must make every effort to discharge this duty conscientiously and without fail," Ruto emphasized.
'The path to victories is paved by people like you,' Putin tells Russian special op. veterans
Putin met with participants of the "Time of Heroes" program in the Kremlin, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
The Russian president emphasized that the program was created so that the present day and the future of Russia would be connected with the country's heroes.
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Russia and Africa Must Grow Together — in Language, Values, and AI
Stronger Russian-African ties are key to shaping a fairer global order, Vice President of United Russia Alena Arshinova told Sputnik Africa.
“We need to build this common mental, cultural, educational space,” she stressed, calling for a shared system that fosters understanding across regions.
“We need to understand whether this AI has our cultural code, our values... The moral aspect is valuable here.”
#viral | 😂 While Shanghai is moving buildings on "robotic legs," in the United States, 800 Amish took a shed with their bare hands and moved it 60 meters in 30 minutes!
According to locals, everything went "as planned."
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Russia Seeks to Foster Business & Investment Ties with Ethiopia: What Are the Key Areas?
Businessmen from the two countries held a meeting at the Ethiopian Embassy in Russia on June 10.
During the event, Ambassador Genet Teshome emphasized Ethiopia-Russia's strong diplomatic relations, and highlighted Ethiopia's trade and investment potential.
The key topics discussed:
🟠Ethiopia’s economic reforms, investment opportunities, and business-friendly policies;
🟠Sector-specific potentials, including mining, coffee, cut flowers, manufacturing, and energy.
Several Russian companies expressed interest in investing in:
🟠Fertilizer production,
🟠Construction materials,
🟠Electric vehicle assembly,
🟠Solar energy,
🟠Mining and oil & gas,
🟠Food processing.
The meeting was organized in collaboration with Business Russia public organization.
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Language Builds Bridges – Russia and Africa Connected Through Knowledge
Ali Kola Daou, UNESCO Liaison Officer, a.i., shared with Sputnik Africa insights on the value of Russian-African cooperation:
"They don't come to colonize, but they bring knowledge. They bring help. And also, they respect the African culture... that means this is an open mind from the Russian people," he said at the Russian Language Day in Addis Ababa on Tuesday.
"If you give knowledge to people, that means you like these people," Daou said.
African Credit Rating Agency Set to Launch in 2025
The privately owned credit rating agency aims to provide Africa-tailored credit assessments to counter perceived biases in global ratings.
The goals are:
🟠To evaluate African sovereign and corporate debt in local currencies using region-specific data;
🟠To be funded by private investors, ensuring impartiality;
🟠To launch by late 2025 or early 2026.
As part of a broader African initiative, the agency seeks to:
🟠Close data gaps,
🟠Improve evaluation methods aligned with the continent’s development goals,
🟠Potentially lower rating costs.
Rather than replacing global agencies, it aims to offer a more balanced and credible alternative that enhances Africa’s standing in global capital markets.
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Orange Level 6 Warning Issued for Disruptive Snow in Parts of South Africa
In other regions, lower alerts—Levels 5, 4, and 2—have also been issued.
👉 The weather has hit the province of Eastern Cape, snow is also expected in KwaZulu-Natal.
Disaster management teams have been placed on high alert to respond to any emergencies resulting from the severe weather.
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📹 Air defenses are also active in Iranian cities of Tabriz, Maragheh, Mahabad, Isfahan and Khorramabad.
Air defense systems can be heard working intensely in at least seven Iran's provinces, Tasnim reports.
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Zimbabwe's Delegation to Russia's SPIEF Forum Will Include Almost the Entire Cabinet of Ministers
🇿🇼 The delegation, led by Foreign Minister Amon Murwira, will take part in the events of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), the Russian embassy in Harare told media.
Harare aims to build a strong alliance with Russia, focusing on cooperation in mining, agriculture, energy, education, and defense, the embassy noted.
Key details on SPIEF 2025
⦁ Date: June 18 to 21
⦁ Theme: "Shared Values: the Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World;"
⦁ Attendance: Confirmed representatives from over 137 countries and territories.
ℹ️ SPIEF is one of the biggest and most important business events in the world. It serves as a platform for addressing evolving global challenges and shaping solutions to adapt the global economy to new realities.
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Trump is Complicit in Act of War Against Iran, US Journalist Carlson Says
The president hopes Israel's attacks against Tehran will help the ongoing nuclear talks with Iran, Tucker Carlson suggested in his morning newsletter.
The possibility of holding the next round of US-Iran talks is currently "up in the air," he noted.
"While the American military may not have physically perpetrated the assault, years of funding and sending weapons to Israel, which Donald Trump just bragged about on Truth Social, undeniably place the US at the center of last night’s events," the newsletter read.
🚨Tel-Aviv in the aftermath of Iranian missile strike.
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Israeli Strikes on Iran Risk Unleashing an Apocalyptic Regional War, Expert Says
The Middle East, already shaken by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is facing an "almost inevitable escalation," political scientist Abdelhak Najib told Sputnik Africa.
"This is a double-edged game because Iran could enter into direct war with Israel. And Iran is definitely not an easy opponent to eliminate. […] It could also inflict severe damage upon Israel and the entire region," he noted.
"The White House was informed, the Pentagon knew, the intelligence services knew. […] They [Israel] simply wanted to inform their traditional ally. Now, would the US have wanted to prevent these attacks? Frankly, I don't think so," the scientist explained.
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Tanzania's Skies Remain Safe: Gov't Assures Compliance With Global Aviation Standards Amid EU Air Safety Ban
"Tanzania has been and continues to maintain impressive safety records, and will continue to do so," Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) said in a statement.
❗️❗️❗️From Liberation to Learning: Angolan Education Minister Honors Russia's Support
"The African continent has a lot to gain from cooperation with Russia," Luisa Grilo told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the International Forum of Ministers of Education in Kazan, Russia.
"We know what role it [Russia] played in bringing peace to our country," the minister emphasized.
#viral | Meet Adorable Baby Bear Triplets in Poland!
This very cute video, shot in the Baligrod forest, shows three bear cubs calling for their mother, who has allegedly set off to search for food.
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🚨 Ukraine vs Russia: high-stakes ‘cat and mouse’ drone battle over Sumy
In the skies above Ukraine, a high-intensity ‘cat and mouse’ game is unfolding.
Ukraine ramps up its use of attack and kamikaze drones to halt Russia’s advance in the Sumy region.
But the Russian military has already got the counter-strategy down.
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❗️❗️❗️Russia and Africa: A Sincere Friendship, Far from the West’s Old Reflexes, Says Russian Minister of Education
At the Education Ministers’ Forum in Kazan, Sergey Kravtsov shared a clear vision with Sputnik Africa: while the West viewed Africa as a mere reservoir of resources to exploit, with little regard for the education of its people, Russia chooses a different path.
"Today, we are doing our best to interact with the continent of Africa and help selflessly without pursuing the same goals as Western countries. Therefore, I am confident that there is a great future," he said.
'Bringing Back the Olden Days to the Present': Nigeria Celebrated Ojude-Oba Cultural Festival
A vibrant and colorful festival symbolizing the unity and culture of the Ijebu people took place in southwestern Nigeria. A traditional highlight of the celebration is horsemanship.
The phrase "Ojude-Oba" translates from the Yoruba language as "The King's Forecourt." In the past, the festival was held on the third day after Eid al-Adha. At that time, horses and weapons played a significant role in people's lives.
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Malian Army Releases Video of Two New Airstrikes Against Terrorists
After hours of surveillance, the armed forces destroyed two pickup trucks, one concealed under vegetation about 100 kilometers from Kidal.
A terrorist base near Tessit in the Gao region was identified and obliterated on June 9, as announced by the General Staff of the Armed Forces.
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'Remote-Controlled' Influence Observed in ICC Investigations
Influenced by Western powers, the International Criminal Court lacks impartiality, Idrissa Hamidou Touré, prosecutor of the High Court in Bamako and a doctoral student in law, told Sputnik Africa.
He outlined an African perspective on the ICC:
🟠The court is perceived as illegitimate, being under pressure from geopolitical considerations;
🟠There is a perception of impunity and selectivity, where serious crises in regions like Libya and the Middle East are overlooked, while Africa frequently becomes the target;
🟠African countries are considering rejecting collective submission to the ICC or withdrawing from the institution; initiatives such as the proposed Sahel Criminal Court (AES) are seen as potential alternatives;
🟠The ICC must be "more independent, more impartial, more fair," and act "for everyone, not just the weak" to ensure its credibility and survival.
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AES Anthem Echoes in Three Member Countries
"La Confédérale," known as "Le Sahel benkan" in Burkina Faso, was performed on June 9 during flag-raising ceremonies attended by the leaders of each nation.
🎵 The three-verse composition honors the history, bravery, and future of the Sahel region.
"This anthem is not a simple collection of notes. It carries meaning, a message, and pride," Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga declared after the ceremony.