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- Turkey ready to host peace talks on Ukraine conflict, reports say
Turkey has expressed readiness to host technical and high-level negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict, according to government sources cited by Sputnik. Ankara conveyed this message to the United States as part…
- Iran warns of wider war as Qatar tries to restart US–Iran talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran targeted only US military bases rather than Gulf neighbors and warned of severe retaliation. Meanwhile, Axios reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
- African Orthodox Church clergy visit historic Trinity Sergius Lavra monastery in Russia
A delegation of African Orthodox priests visited the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra monastery in Sergiyev Posad, Russia, as part of cultural and religious exchanges facilitated by the Russian Orthodox Church's African…
- Rosatom highlights potential of floating nuclear power plants for African coastal regions
Russia's Rosatom regional office stated that Africa's extensive coastline offers high potential for deploying floating nuclear power plants, describing them as a rapid energy solution for sub-Saharan nations.
- Russia's FSB says it received US intelligence on potential Moscow attack
Russia's FSB security service detained a minor suspected of planning a terrorist attack on Moscow's Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve after receiving intelligence from US law enforcement. The teen admitted to posting extremist…
- Moscow summit demands colonial-era compensation for African nations
African heads of state and government, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, along with Russian leadership, have demanded historical accountability and binding legal mechanisms to compensate for economic and social…
- Mandela's granddaughter calls for practical actions from Russia-Africa agreements
Ndeleka Mandela told Sputnik Africa that agreements reached at the recently concluded Russia-Africa summit in Moscow must translate into tangible results for African communities. She emphasized that Russian support…
- Ethiopia to implement international traveler screening technology to combat cross-border crime
The Federal Police Commission announced plans to implement an international traveler screening technology aimed at preventing terrorism and cross-border crimes. Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael stated the…
- Ethiopia could lose 1.78 million full-time jobs by 2032 due to rising heat, ILO study says
A new International Labour Organization study indicates that Ethiopia could lose 1.78 million full-time working hours by 2032 due to extreme workplace heat. The study estimates a projected economic loss of 33.3 billion…
- PM Office praises Addis Ababa's international sustainable development award
The Prime Minister's Office stated that Addis Ababa winning the Shanghai Award for sustainable development from UN-Habitat and China is a great pride for Ethiopia. The office emphasized continued efforts to build…
- Ethiopia sends 17 athletes as the Youth Olympics return in Dakar
The fourth Youth Olympic Games open tonight in Dakar, Senegal, the first held on African soil and the first in eight years. Ethiopia will compete in athletics, swimming, taekwondo, wushu and cycling.
- Rosatom says it is discussing large nuclear plants with Ethiopia, Uganda, Ghana and Egypt
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom is ready to supply nuclear power plants of various sizes to African countries, chief executive Alexei Likhachev said, adding that it is discussing large plants with Uganda…
- Ministry says over 453,000 hectares covered in bean cultivation
Agriculture Minister Adugna Gaba has announced that 453,748 hectares of land have been cultivated with beans in highland and midland areas for the 2018/19 production season, surpassing the initial target of 421,973…
- Ethiopia to electrify Djibouti trade corridor with multi-million-dollar EV plan
Ethiopia is preparing a proposed multi-million-dollar electric-vehicle infrastructure project to electrify its trade corridor to Djibouti, aiming to reduce reliance on imported fuel and cut transport costs, Capital…
- Ethiopian journalist Barnabas Tesfaye wins African Journalist of the Year award
Sputnik Africa journalist Barnabas Tesfaye received the 'Unstoppable African Journalist of the Year' award at the Africa Agenda Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, outperforming notable regional journalists.
- Mozambique negotiates railway project with Moscow
Mozambique is negotiating with Moscow to build a railway line connecting its northern and southern regions, Transport Minister João Jorge Matlombe said. The project is expected to utilize Russian experience and…
- Addis Ababa expands digital ID printing service to 50 more woredas
The Addis Ababa Civil Registration and Residency Service Agency announced it has trained personnel to expand digital ID printing services to 50 additional woredas. The service was previously limited to 22 woredas.
- Seychelles foreign minister criticises unilateral sanctions
Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure told Sputnik Africa that unilateral sanctions imposed by individual countries are increasing, describing the approach as regrettable and entirely ineffective. He added that such…
- Russia joins Alliance of Sahel States development bank as first international partner
Moscow has officially joined the financial framework of the Alliance of Sahel States alongside Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The partnership aims to boost investment, support critical infrastructure, and back joint…
- Russian drones strike Ukrainian transport and logistics infrastructure
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported overnight drone strikes targeting Ukrainian military logistics, including the Konotop railway station traffic control facility in Sumy. A dry cargo ship carrying supplies for…
- Mozambique needs equal partnership with Russia to break Western dependency, says Josina Machel
Josina Machel told Sputnik Africa that Mozambique's partnership with Russia should be based on true brotherhood and equality across education, health, infrastructure, energy, digital technology, and agriculture to…
- Ethiopia's deforestation fell 70% in a decade, according to figures cited by Sputnik
Annual forest loss fell from up to 92,000 hectares to 28,000 hectares between the Ethiopian years 2005 and 2015 (2012/13 to 2022/23), a 70% drop, according to World Resources Institute data cited by Sputnik Ethiopia…
- Central African Republic health minister praises Russian medical cooperation
Central African Republic Health Minister Pierre Somse told Sputnik Africa that Russian partnerships in security and health have brought vital benefits to the country. During the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow…
- UK Prime Minister apologises for slave trade but rules out direct reparations
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the UK will not shy away from issuing an official apology for its role in the Atlantic slave trade, describing it as a horrific violation of human rights. However…
- Central African Republic must take full security responsibility, says President Touadera
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera stated that the country must take full sovereign responsibility for its own security following the departure of the UN peacekeeping mission, warning that the…
- Albania's weeks of protests spill into parliament
Protests in Albania that began over education costs have merged with anger over prices, corruption and a resort project linked to Jared Kushner, with daily clashes since October 13, according to Rybar. Commentary…