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❗️❗️❗️'We Thank the Russian Federation for Supporting Us': Rwanda Pushes for Global Institutions Reform—FM Rwanda is calling for an overhaul of the international system — starting with the World Bank and IMF and extending to the UN Security Council—to ensure African countries are better represented, Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told Sputnik Africa. "Almost two-thirds, or even sometimes 70%, of the items on the agenda of the Council are about Africa [...] But yet, we are not at the table of those who can decide about those situations." 🤝He added that with Russia backing the African position, "we now need to work together to see how we can mobilize other countries to ensure that this reform is achieved." Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

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Russia, Africa Agree on Fair AI Access, Technology Sovereignty & Safeguards Against Misuse 🇷🇺🌍 Russia and African countries have adopted a joint declaration on cooperation in the civilian use of artificial intelligence, outlining shared priorities for developing and applying the technology. Key points from the declaration: 🟠Fair access: Both sides support equal, nondiscriminatory access to the resources needed for AI development, including knowledge, datasets, computing power, software and hardware. 🟠National laws: AI developers and providers should comply with the laws of the countries where their technologies are used, including rules on intellectual property, data protection, consumer rights and information security. 🟠Common standards: Russia and African countries support compatible, nondiscriminatory approaches to AI standards, technical requirements, transparency and risk management, as well as fair access to markets. 🟠Combating misuse: The declaration expresses concern about the misuse of AI to spread misleading information, target critical infrastructure, and harm economies and people's well-being. Both sides support sharing experience in identifying and reducing these risks. 🟠Identifying AI-generated content: They call for universal rules and standardized, open, nondiscriminatory approaches to labeling and watermarking AI-generated content, including reliable, preferably automated, identification methods. 🟠Reducing the digital divide: They welcome joint programs, knowledge-sharing and capacity-building to strengthen countries' sovereign AI capabilities and technological independence. 🟠Jobs and skills: AI development should support decent working conditions, quality jobs, equal opportunities and productivity. Its adoption should go hand in hand with training, reskilling, digital literacy and critical-thinking skills. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

❗️❗️❗️'Africa Must Claim Right to Render Justice': Burundi's President Reaffirms the Choice to Break With Rome Statute The decision to withdraw from the ICC addressed concerns regarding the impartiality of international criminal justice, President of Burundi and AU Chairman Évariste Ndayishimiye told Sputnik Africa. "However, judicial sovereignty does not equate to impunity: Burundi remains committed to the rule of law," he emphasized. 👉For Ndayishimiye, the absolute priority is to consolidate independent and credible national judicial systems, based on the principle of complementarity. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

Africa Needs Hundreds of Nuclear Plants to Meet Energy Demand, Rosatom CEO Says 🌍 The continent requires massive energy infrastructure to address its severe electricity deficit, Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, told Sputnik Africa. ⚡️The Deficit: Likhachev explained the high demand for Russian nuclear technologies by pointing out that out of Africa's 1.6 billion population, a staggering 660 million people lack access to electricity. ⚡️Flexible Solutions: To meet this demand, Rosatom is offering a wide range of solutions, from small floating nuclear power plants to large-scale facilities. ⚡️Growing Interest: Rosatom is currently building one plant in Africa—El-Dabaa in Egypt—but the project is generating significant interest from other nations. The interview took place during the Russia-Africa Summit, where Togo's Ministry of Energy and Rosatom signed a memorandum of cooperation on civil nuclear energy. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

ሪፐብሊካኖች ኮንግረሱን ካጡ እውነተኛ የሊበራል አምባገነንነት ሊከሰት ይችላል - የዱጊን ዲጂታል ዕትም ዋና ዋና ነጥቦች፦ ✅ ትራምፕ በመላው ዓለም ለሚገኙ ወግ አጥባቂዎች አሁንም ቢሆን የተስፋ ጭላንጭል በመሆን ዓለምን ከውድቀት እየጠበቁ የሚገኙ መሪ ናቸው። ✅ ሪፐብሊካኖች የአሜሪካን ኮንግረስ የሚያጡ ከሆነ፤ የዲሞክራቶች በቀል ቀደም ሲል ካየነው ከማንኛውም ነገር የተለየ እና እጅግ የበረታ ይሆናል። ✅ ትራምፕ በስውር ተጽዕኖ እርምጃ ሊወስዱ እንደሚችሉ በተረዱበት ቅጽበት ተከናውነው የነበሩትን፤ የመንግሥት አሠራር ቅልጥፍና መሥሪያ ቤት ምሥረታን እና የአሜሪካ ተራዶ ድርጅት (ዩኤስአይዲ) መበተንን አሁንም ቢሆን አልሻሩም። 📹 የሩሲያው ፈላስፋ አሌክሳንደር ዱጊን @Dugin_Aleksandr የሰው ሠራሽ አስተውሎት ስሪት ያቀረበውን ይህን ርዕሰ ጉዳይ በሰፊው ይከታተሉ። በእንግሊዘኛ ያንብቡ ✅ ስፑትኒክ ኢትዮጵያ | 📲 መተግበሪያ | 👉 X

❗️President Mahama Invites Russian Companies to Collaborate With Local Ventures to Improve Ghana's Expertise John Dramani Mahama suggested that Russian companies can work with their Ghanaian counterparts in: 🟠agro-processing; 🟠fertilizer production; 🟠agricultural machinery; 🟠pharmaceuticals, energy; 🟠transport infrastructure; 🟠digital economy. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

❗️❗️❗️Western-Dominated Global Financial System Blocks Africa-Russia Trade, Eritrean President Says 🇷🇺🌍 Concrete trade, investment, and economic projects between Russia and Africa cannot progress until fundamental global obstacles are addressed, Isaias Afwerki told Sputnik Africa. The Western-dominated global financial system and the "containment policy against Russia" must be overcome first, he said in an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. Key points from the president: ⚡️Systemic Obstacles: "You need to address the issues that are becoming an obstacle," Afwerki stated. "Do we have a financial system that functions to support any partnership?" ⚡️Rejecting Zero-Sum Politics: Criticizing the current global order as a "zero-sum" arrangement where one side's gain is the other's loss, he expressed hope Russia could establish fair trade relations over the next two to three years. ⚡️Defining the Rules: He stressed the importance of establishing the fundamental terms of any potential economic partnership with Russia, asking whether trade would be conducted in dollars, euros, or rubles, and emphasizing that the rules must be fulfilled first. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

❗️❗️❗️'Technology Makes Financial Services More Inclusive,' Kenyan FM Forums like the Russia-Africa Summit offer ways to "reform the international financial architecture, make capital flows much easier, faster, and more inclusive," Musalia Mudavadi explained to Sputnik Africa. 👉 Without technology, lower-income people have no access to adequate financial arrangements, he added. 📹 How does Kenya democratize finance, and what is needed to promote development in Africa? Watch the video to learn. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

Republicans Losing Congress Could Spark Genuine Liberal Dictatorship: Dugin Digital Edition Key points: ✅ Trump was and remains the hope of conservatives worldwide and the one holding the world back from collapse. ✅ If Republicans lose US Congress, Democrats' revenge will be unlike anything we've seen. ✅ They still haven't forgiven DOGE and the dismantling of USAID, the moment they realized Trump might go after the Deep State. 📹 Go deeper into the topic with the AI version of Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin @Dugin_Aleksandr Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

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'Better to Invest in Your Own Countries': Russian Official on Moving Away From Dollar Alternative payment mechanisms—both traditional and innovative—are already working and being used by African partners, Deputy Chief of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin said, answering Sputnik Africa's question at the Russia-Africa Media Forum. "If you're used to dollar settlements, you need to understand that this may not always be the case," he added, reminding that dollar holders lost real purchasing power to inflation before. 🗣Investing in the development of your own country is the safer long-term path, Oreshkin emphasized. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

At Russia-Africa Summit, Putin Hails the Continent’s Rising Power and Denounces Neocolonialism Key statements by Vladimir Putin at the summit’s plenary session: AFRICA’S VOICE IS GROWING STRONGER 🟠A multipolar world is becoming a reality; this is an irreversible trend. Countries accustomed to “enriching themselves fabulously at the expense of others” are nevertheless opposing it. 🟠The influence and authority of the African continent on the world stage are increasing. 🟠It is necessary to strengthen Africa’s role in decision-making within international organizations, particularly the IMF and the World Bank. SANCTIONS AND NEOCOLONIALISM 🟠Moscow welcomes the firm position of African countries, which reject the restrictions imposed on Russia by the West. 🟠Tariff wars and illegitimate sanctions are instruments of neocolonialism. BRICS, FINANCES, AND MONETARY SOVEREIGNTY 🟠In five years, the BRICS have generated more than 40% of global GDP, while the share of the G7 is below 30%. 🟠African countries still depend on Western financial systems, which limits their sovereignty. 🟠Russia and African countries must establish a system of settlements in national currencies. ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 🟠Trade and economic relations between Russia and Africa are developing, despite pressure and sanctions. 🟠Russian companies are successfully conducting their activities in Africa, and new firms are establishing themselves. 🟠They do not engage in plunder or colonial exploitation in Africa, but work for the development of the continent. 🟠Russia is open to transferring its high-technology solutions to African countries. FOOD SECURITY 🟠Russia ranks among the most reliable guarantors of food security in Africa: more than 40 states already receive Russian grain and fertilizers. Moscow is ready to further increase its deliveries. ENERGY 🟠Russia is participating in the implementation of more than 30 energy projects in 16 African countries. EDUCATION AND HEALTH 🟠Since 2020, the number of African students trained in Russia has increased by a factor of 1.5. 🟠Russia will establish in Africa the production of effective Russian medicines and vaccines. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

'This is Not Putin's War, This is Our War, Ladies & Gentlemen': US Economist to European MPs 👉 Jeffrey Sachs, tracing the roots of British Russophobia, has arrived at a conclusion rare in Western discourse: the current conflict is a continuation of the geopolitical logic that sparked the First Crimean War. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

African Delegation of Russian Orthodox Church Arrives in Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit Events 🤩 With the blessing of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, a delegation of clergy from the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa arrived in Moscow on Tuesday. 👉 Sixteen delegates from eleven African countries will take part in events organized by the exarchate on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit. 🌍 The delegation includes clergy of the exarchate from South Africa, Mauritius, Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and Côte d'Ivoire. 🛐 Heads of 13 Russian Orthodox Church social institutions, including educational centers and shelters, are also represented at the summit. The 3rd Russia-Africa Summit is taking place on October 28–29 in Moscow, where a substantial package of intergovernmental agreements and commercial contracts is expected to be signed. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

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What Gifts Will Participants of Russia-Africa Media Forum Receive After Meeting with Maria Zakharova? 📹Listen to the spokesperson for the Russian MFA speak on the matter Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

Bringing Health and Hope: Inside Russia’s Medical Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe — Part 2 Working up to 10 hours a day, Russian volunteer doctors in São Tomé and Príncipe are tackling complex medical cases, including high-risk emergency procedures. 📹Watch the video to see the incredible dedication of these specialists and discover historical roots behind Russian medical diplomacy. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

Beyond Aid: Russian Doctors Strengthen Medical Sovereignty in São Tomé and Príncipe—Ambassador The Russian medical mission in São Tomé and Príncipe is rooted in a traditional partnership that rejects outdated colonial aid models, Aleksandr Bryantsev, Russia's ambassador to Angola and concurrent ambassador to São Tomé and Príncipe, told Sputnik Africa. 👨🏾‍⚕️Boosting Local Competencies Russian specialists are not only providing essential medical care but also enhancing the professional competencies of local doctors—a highly symbolic effort ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit, he noted. "It is especially valuable when, behind the interaction between countries, there are not only interstate agreements, but also personal initiative, compassion, and people's willingness to selflessly help others," the ambassador added. 👏🏽Strong Results For her part, Inna Afanasyeva, Director of the local Russian House, praised the initiative's widespread success on the island, emphasizing that the highly professional Russian team is delivering top-tier care to the country's citizens. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

Bringing Health and Hope: Inside Russia’s Medical Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe — Part 1 🚑 A team of seven Russian volunteer doctors has arrived in São Tomé and Príncipe to bring vital medical care to patients who have been waiting for specialists. From overcoming severe equipment shortages to sharing expertise with local physicians, the mission is filled with touching moments and unexpected daily challenges. 📹Watch the video to experience the heartwarming gratitude of the locals and the inspiring realities of this unique humanitarian effort. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

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AU Commission Demands Unconditional Lifting of Sanctions Against Zimbabwe 🌍🇿🇼 Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has renewed the bloc's long-standing call for the immediate removal of unilateral restrictions, highlighting their severe toll on the nation's socio-economic development, the commission announced. Key Points: ⚡️The sanctions have blocked Zimbabwe's access to international financial systems, deterred foreign direct investment, and increased the cost of doing business. ⚡️These measures severely limit development assistance and undermine Zimbabwe's Vision 2030, regional integration targets, the AU's Agenda 2063, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ⚡️The AU reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zimbabwe in mobilizing efforts to lift the sanctions and fully aligned itself with the position of the Southern African Development Community. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

Ethiopia's New Dam to Supply Water to Tens of Thousands of Farmers: PM 🇪🇹After years of delay, Ethiopia officially commissioned the Megech Irrigation Dam near Gondar city in the Amhara region in the country's north. The inauguration was led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew, with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in attendance. Key capacities of the dam, according to Ethiopian PM: 🟠It has a water storage capacity of 185 million cubic meters. 🟠It will irrigate over 17,000 hectares of land. "Beyond supplying reliable, clean drinking water to Gondar and nearby towns, it stimulates a broader economic growth. The artificial lake will foster urban agriculture, large-scale fisheries, and tourism resorts, creating massive job opportunities for local youth," Abiy said on social media. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

External Mediators in African Conflicts Often Have Vested Interests, Tanzanian Analyst Warns ❕Relying on external mediators is risky, as these actors often have their own interests, may favor one side, and—because they fund the mediation process—cannot always be trusted to genuinely want the conflict to end, international politics analyst Revees Ngalemwa told Sputnik Africa. 🌍 The way forward: Africa must look inward to its retired leaders and traditional elders to mediate regional disputes rather than turning to Europe, he added. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

Agriculture Deserves Greater Recognition Among Congolese Youth: Legal Expert ❕Not Uninterested — Just Underexposed Young people in the Republic of the Congo are not necessarily uninterested in agriculture, but they lack exposure to the sector, as their role models tend to come from entertainment and politics, Tity Bonheur Basseka, president of the Moungali 3 Citizen Initiative Association, told Sputnik Africa. 👉Agricultural Education and Its Reputation He stressed that studying agriculture or livestock farming does not make someone less educated, pointing to highly qualified agronomists in both Africa and Western countries. 🗣Basseka called for greater recognition of agricultural education and a shift in public attitudes toward the sector. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

#viral | When the Sky Turns Into a Waterfall: Magical Sight in Brazil A stunning natural phenomenon created an illusion of a waterfall cascading straight from the sky at the entrance to Casa de Pedra Cave in São Paulo State, Brazil. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸

Africa Must Expand Fish Farming to Boost Its Share of Global Markets: Ugandan Fisheries Minister 🐟Aquaculture could become a crucial alternative to traditional fishing as overfishing continues to deplete natural stocks, Robert Migadde told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the FishGov2 Dialogue in Addis Ababa. Uganda is targeting 1.7 million tonnes of fish exports, with 1 million tonnes expected to come from aquaculture, he noted. Key measures proposed by the minister: ✅Improving post-harvest handling to meet export standards. ✅Coordinating efforts against illegal fishing and sharing aquaculture expertise across countries. ℹ️The FishGov2 Dialogue, held in Addis Ababa on October 20–22, brought together African ministers and directors of fisheries and aquaculture to review progress on fisheries reforms and discuss future cooperation on sustainable fisheries management and aquaculture development. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸