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07.05.202516:11
Russian Defense Minister Holds Talks With His Congolese Counterpart
🗣 “We value the traditionally friendly nature of relations between our countries,” Andrey Belousov said during the talks with Charles Richard Mondjo.
More key statements made by Belousov:
🟠 A full-fledged contractual and legal framework for cooperation has been formed between Russia and Congo;
🟠 The countries' ties in the military and military-technical spheres are in many ways the driving force of bilateral cooperation;
🟠 Belousov also thanked his Congolese counterpart for participating in the celebrations in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Mondjo, in his turn, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to exchange views on current issues of military and military-technical cooperation between Russia and the Congo.
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🗣 “We value the traditionally friendly nature of relations between our countries,” Andrey Belousov said during the talks with Charles Richard Mondjo.
More key statements made by Belousov:
🟠 A full-fledged contractual and legal framework for cooperation has been formed between Russia and Congo;
🟠 The countries' ties in the military and military-technical spheres are in many ways the driving force of bilateral cooperation;
🟠 Belousov also thanked his Congolese counterpart for participating in the celebrations in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Mondjo, in his turn, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to exchange views on current issues of military and military-technical cooperation between Russia and the Congo.
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07.05.202515:19
❗️Brazil's President Lula da Silva has arrived in Russia, a Sputnik correspondent reports
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07.05.202514:23
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06.05.202515:59
Sudan Cuts Diplomatic Ties with UAE Over Alleged Militia Support
Sudan has also recalled its ambassador and closed its embassy in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement by the Sudanese Security and Defense Council.
Khartoum accuses the UAE of backing militias that threaten Sudan’s sovereignty and regional stability, particularly in the Red Sea.
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Sudan has also recalled its ambassador and closed its embassy in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement by the Sudanese Security and Defense Council.
Khartoum accuses the UAE of backing militias that threaten Sudan’s sovereignty and regional stability, particularly in the Red Sea.
"The Security and Defense Council reserves the right to respond to aggression by all means to preserve the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity and to ensure the protection of civilians," the statement added, stressing that "the UAE's support for militias threatens regional and international security, particularly the security of the Red Sea."
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06.05.202514:45
Foreign Business Activity in Russia Surges Beyond Pre-Sanctions Levels, Research Reveals
🟢Most active foreign investors: China, Belarus, and the UAE.
🟢Top sectors: electronics, wholesale and retail, cosmetics, fashion and pharmaceuticals.
Moscow has repeatedly emphasized its ability to withstand Western sanctions, and Putin stated that Western sanctions against his country have seriously harmed the entire global economy.
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"In 2024, the number of applications for the registration of foreign trademarks exceeded pre-sanction levels by 18%," Russia's second-largest bank, VTB, said in its research.
🟢Most active foreign investors: China, Belarus, and the UAE.
🟢Top sectors: electronics, wholesale and retail, cosmetics, fashion and pharmaceuticals.
Moscow has repeatedly emphasized its ability to withstand Western sanctions, and Putin stated that Western sanctions against his country have seriously harmed the entire global economy.
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06.05.202513:14
#SputnikInfographic | Weapons of Victory: The BM-13 Katyusha Rocket Launcher
Sputnik delves into the arsenal of the Red Army during its fight against Nazi forces.
Developed shortly before the outbreak of World War II, this iconic weapon—often dubbed the "mother of all rocket artillery"—quickly became a nightmare for enemy troops. Its 42.3 kg projectiles decimated enemy positions, obliterating everything from infantry units and armored vehicles to fortified defenses.
The Katyusha’s devastating firepower was matched by its terrifying auditory signature—the thunderous roar of its launch, likened to a pipe organ or wailing siren (earning it the moniker "Stalin’s Organ"). This distinctive sound made Katyusha units prime targets for Nazi retaliation, forcing crews to operate from safe distances to avoid immediate execution by vengeful German forces.
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Sputnik delves into the arsenal of the Red Army during its fight against Nazi forces.
Developed shortly before the outbreak of World War II, this iconic weapon—often dubbed the "mother of all rocket artillery"—quickly became a nightmare for enemy troops. Its 42.3 kg projectiles decimated enemy positions, obliterating everything from infantry units and armored vehicles to fortified defenses.
The Katyusha’s devastating firepower was matched by its terrifying auditory signature—the thunderous roar of its launch, likened to a pipe organ or wailing siren (earning it the moniker "Stalin’s Organ"). This distinctive sound made Katyusha units prime targets for Nazi retaliation, forcing crews to operate from safe distances to avoid immediate execution by vengeful German forces.
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07.05.202515:47
Unveiling the Fulani: Genomic Study Sheds Light on Migration and Diversity in Africa
🌍✨ #GlobalSouthPole | “When we talk about the Fulani, we’re not talking about just one genetic profile. We are talking about multiple stories—some from West Africa, some from North Africa, even traces from East Africa. Their DNA is a map of movement,” Dr. Cesar Fortes-Lima, population genomics instructor at Johns Hopkins University, said.
🧬 Centuries of migration, adaptation, and exchange have shaped the Fulani into one of the most genetically diverse pastoralist communities in the world. This new study doesn’t just answer questions—it opens new ones about who the Fulani are and where they’ve been.
❓ What can DNA tell us about identity, migration, and belonging?
🎙Don’t miss this eye-opening episode featuring Dr. Fortes-Lima in conversation with Global South Pole.
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🌍✨ #GlobalSouthPole | “When we talk about the Fulani, we’re not talking about just one genetic profile. We are talking about multiple stories—some from West Africa, some from North Africa, even traces from East Africa. Their DNA is a map of movement,” Dr. Cesar Fortes-Lima, population genomics instructor at Johns Hopkins University, said.
🧬 Centuries of migration, adaptation, and exchange have shaped the Fulani into one of the most genetically diverse pastoralist communities in the world. This new study doesn’t just answer questions—it opens new ones about who the Fulani are and where they’ve been.
❓ What can DNA tell us about identity, migration, and belonging?
🎙Don’t miss this eye-opening episode featuring Dr. Fortes-Lima in conversation with Global South Pole.
▶️ Click here to listen to the full conversation on Telegram’s built-in player.
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07.05.202515:04
Russian People 'Very Sensitive But Very Proud': Normandy-Niemen Regiment Member Recalls War Memories
🎗🎗Sputnik presents a series of videos on Normandy-Niemen, the heroic alliance at the heart of World War II.
In the second episode, Monique Trolliet, daughter of the regiment's mechanic, tells Sputnik the story of her father, who was willing to risk everything for a common cause – and who would be "very angry about the misinformation that's going on right now."
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🎗🎗Sputnik presents a series of videos on Normandy-Niemen, the heroic alliance at the heart of World War II.
In the second episode, Monique Trolliet, daughter of the regiment's mechanic, tells Sputnik the story of her father, who was willing to risk everything for a common cause – and who would be "very angry about the misinformation that's going on right now."
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07.05.202514:09
❗️Putin and Maduro sign a strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Venezuela
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06.05.202515:41
South Africa Will Hold Successful G20 Summit With or Without US Participation
Several ministerial meetings to discuss the upcoming G20 Summit have already taken place and preparations are well underway, the official noted.
The G20 summit under South Africa's presidency, themed "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability," is scheduled for late November.
In February, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would skip the G20 summit in Johannesburg to protest South Africa's land expropriation act of 2024.
South Africa denies US claims of arbitrary land seizures, saying expropriation without compensation targets only unused or unproductive land and aims to address historical inequality, not enable unlawful actions.
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"We are going to make sure that it's a success," South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile stated.
Several ministerial meetings to discuss the upcoming G20 Summit have already taken place and preparations are well underway, the official noted.
The G20 summit under South Africa's presidency, themed "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability," is scheduled for late November.
In February, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would skip the G20 summit in Johannesburg to protest South Africa's land expropriation act of 2024.
South Africa denies US claims of arbitrary land seizures, saying expropriation without compensation targets only unused or unproductive land and aims to address historical inequality, not enable unlawful actions.
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06.05.202514:07
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06.05.202513:14
❗️ Putin to Hold Over 15 Bilateral Talks During Victory Day Celebrations, Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov Says
⦁ On May 7, the Russian president and his Venezuelan counterpart Maduro will sign a treaty on strategic partnership and cooperation;
⦁ On the same day, Putin will hold talks with the presidents of Cuba, Mongolia and Congo;
⦁ On May 8, the head of state will hold talks with Xi Jinping, the leaders will sign joint statements on further deepening relations;
⦁ On May 9, Putin and the president of Brazil will discuss the situation in Ukraine, in addition, the Russian leader will meet with the president of Egypt;
⦁ Also on May 9, Putin will meet with the president of Serbia and the prime minister of Slovakia, and is scheduled to meet with the president of Uzbekistan;
⦁ On May 10, Putin will meet with Vietnam's Communist Party leader and hold five other bilateral talks — including with leaders of Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe.
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⦁ On May 7, the Russian president and his Venezuelan counterpart Maduro will sign a treaty on strategic partnership and cooperation;
⦁ On the same day, Putin will hold talks with the presidents of Cuba, Mongolia and Congo;
⦁ On May 8, the head of state will hold talks with Xi Jinping, the leaders will sign joint statements on further deepening relations;
⦁ On May 9, Putin and the president of Brazil will discuss the situation in Ukraine, in addition, the Russian leader will meet with the president of Egypt;
⦁ Also on May 9, Putin will meet with the president of Serbia and the prime minister of Slovakia, and is scheduled to meet with the president of Uzbekistan;
⦁ On May 10, Putin will meet with Vietnam's Communist Party leader and hold five other bilateral talks — including with leaders of Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe.
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07.05.202515:36
'When You Celebrate Past, Future Will Celebrate You': Ethiopian Bloggers Visit Moscow on Victory Day
Receiving an invitation to visit Russia was a dream come true, like winning the lottery, Abera Biruk Zerihun, Ethiopian social media influencer, told Sputnik Africa.
Fellow Ethiopian social media influencer Shegute Yohanes Teshome noted that the Russian Victory Day is "very related" to Ethiopia's Battle of Adwa day, emphasizing a story to tell Ethiopian compatriots about honoring veterans.
🗣 "As an Ethiopian, I am a descendant of Alexander Pushkin, so this parade is also a victory day for Ethiopians. Russia and Ethiopia have a lot in common," he said.
👉 The blog tour was organized with the support of Rosmolodezh together with the Directorate of the World Youth Festival, Rospatriotcenter, the All-Russian public organization “Volunteers of the Victory” and the “More than a Journey” program.
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Receiving an invitation to visit Russia was a dream come true, like winning the lottery, Abera Biruk Zerihun, Ethiopian social media influencer, told Sputnik Africa.
Fellow Ethiopian social media influencer Shegute Yohanes Teshome noted that the Russian Victory Day is "very related" to Ethiopia's Battle of Adwa day, emphasizing a story to tell Ethiopian compatriots about honoring veterans.
🗣 "As an Ethiopian, I am a descendant of Alexander Pushkin, so this parade is also a victory day for Ethiopians. Russia and Ethiopia have a lot in common," he said.
👉 The blog tour was organized with the support of Rosmolodezh together with the Directorate of the World Youth Festival, Rospatriotcenter, the All-Russian public organization “Volunteers of the Victory” and the “More than a Journey” program.
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07.05.202514:56
❗️Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reports
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06.05.202516:39
Kenyan High Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Illegally Collected Biometric Data
⚖️ Court Directives:
✔️ Collection Ban: Worldcoin is prohibited from gathering or utilizing biometric data in Kenya without explicit, lawful consent.
✔️ Data Purge: All previously acquired iris scans must be permanently erased within seven days under government supervision.
✔️Operation Suspension: The court invalidated Worldcoin's prior authorization to collect biometric data due to violations of Kenya's data protection laws.
📄Case Background:
Launched in 2023, the legal challenge revealed that Worldcoin lured Kenyan citizens with $50 cryptocurrency rewards for iris scans while failing to conduct mandatory data protection assessments, register as a licensed data processor, or obtain approvals for its biometric scanning technology.
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"This ruling is a powerful precedent not just for Kenya but globally, affirming that rights must remain paramount in technological innovation," stated one of the petitioners – the International Commission of Jurists, Kenyan Section.
⚖️ Court Directives:
✔️ Collection Ban: Worldcoin is prohibited from gathering or utilizing biometric data in Kenya without explicit, lawful consent.
✔️ Data Purge: All previously acquired iris scans must be permanently erased within seven days under government supervision.
✔️Operation Suspension: The court invalidated Worldcoin's prior authorization to collect biometric data due to violations of Kenya's data protection laws.
📄Case Background:
Launched in 2023, the legal challenge revealed that Worldcoin lured Kenyan citizens with $50 cryptocurrency rewards for iris scans while failing to conduct mandatory data protection assessments, register as a licensed data processor, or obtain approvals for its biometric scanning technology.
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06.05.202515:23
😨Paranoia persists: UK secretly bracing for ‘direct military attacks'
UK officials have been instructed to update the country’s 20-year-old contingency plans to put it “on a war footing” under the pretext of tackling a notorious 'Russian threat,' The Telegraph writes.
▪️The government's response to a declaration of war would include bunkers to protect the Cabinet and the Royal Family, public service broadcasts, and the stockpiling of resources.
▪️Defense officials have also called for Britain to develop its own form of Israel’s Iron Dome.
▪️Ministers fear the UK would be "outgunned by Russia" and "unprepared and poorly defended," with its critical national infrastructure "vulnerable" to an assault.
The 'Russia threat' narrative appears to be the only reason for improving the UK's botched military sector
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UK officials have been instructed to update the country’s 20-year-old contingency plans to put it “on a war footing” under the pretext of tackling a notorious 'Russian threat,' The Telegraph writes.
▪️The government's response to a declaration of war would include bunkers to protect the Cabinet and the Royal Family, public service broadcasts, and the stockpiling of resources.
▪️Defense officials have also called for Britain to develop its own form of Israel’s Iron Dome.
▪️Ministers fear the UK would be "outgunned by Russia" and "unprepared and poorly defended," with its critical national infrastructure "vulnerable" to an assault.
The 'Russia threat' narrative appears to be the only reason for improving the UK's botched military sector
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06.05.202513:52
Moscow Expects 29 Foreign Leaders at the Victory Day Parade
What else the presidential aide revealed:
🔹 Leaders of Brazil, China, Palestine, and Egypt will attend the parade in Moscow;
🔹 Venezuela will be represented at the highest level, with President Maduro visiting Russia from 7–9 May;
🔹 India, Nicaragua, and South Africa will send high-level delegations;
🔹 North Korea will participate at the ambassadorial level for the 80th anniversary of Victory Day;
🔹 Parade units from 13 countries will march on Red Square during the 9 May parade;
🔹 Veterans from several foreign countries, including the United States, will attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow.
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What else the presidential aide revealed:
🔹 Leaders of Brazil, China, Palestine, and Egypt will attend the parade in Moscow;
🔹 Venezuela will be represented at the highest level, with President Maduro visiting Russia from 7–9 May;
🔹 India, Nicaragua, and South Africa will send high-level delegations;
🔹 North Korea will participate at the ambassadorial level for the 80th anniversary of Victory Day;
🔹 Parade units from 13 countries will march on Red Square during the 9 May parade;
🔹 Veterans from several foreign countries, including the United States, will attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow.
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06.05.202512:53
❗️Guinea-Bissau President Embalo to Attend Victory Day Celebrations in Moscow
The ambassador to Russia confirmed this to Sputnik.
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The ambassador to Russia confirmed this to Sputnik.
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07.05.202515:21
🔴🔴 Vladimir Putin meets with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel
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07.05.202514:50
#viral | 👨🚒 Two Firefighters Survive Collapse of Burning Wall While Fighting House Fire
📍 Darıca district, Kocaeli Province, Turkey
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📍 Darıca district, Kocaeli Province, Turkey
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06.05.202516:21
#SputnikInfographic | Three Days to Victory
Sputnik Africa continues to spotlight the final battles of the Great Patriotic War, as the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazism approaches.
Eighty years ago today, Soviet forces initiated the Prague operation to aid Czechs who had risen against Nazi oppression.
At the same time, the Wehrmacht leadership attempted to negotiate a partial surrender with the United States, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
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Sputnik Africa continues to spotlight the final battles of the Great Patriotic War, as the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazism approaches.
Eighty years ago today, Soviet forces initiated the Prague operation to aid Czechs who had risen against Nazi oppression.
At the same time, the Wehrmacht leadership attempted to negotiate a partial surrender with the United States, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
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06.05.202515:03
Paris Accuses Algiers of Blocking Bilateral Relations
Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized that the French ambassador to Algiers, recalled in mid-April, remains in Paris. He also referenced Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, who was sentenced in Algeria to five years in prison without parole for undermining national unity.
Renewed tensions between the two countries followed the arrest of an Algerian consular officer by French authorities in April. This sparked outrage in Algeria, prompting retaliation: the expulsion of twelve French diplomats. Algeria denounced the "negative, distressing, and persistent" attitude of the French Interior Minister.
☝️ For Algiers , Bruno Retailleau, the French Minister of the Interior,—acting "for purely personal reasons"—is responsible for the new escalation, despite de-escalation having already begun after a phone call between the French and Algerian presidents at the end of March.
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"It is the responsibility of the Algerian authorities," stated the French FM.
Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized that the French ambassador to Algiers, recalled in mid-April, remains in Paris. He also referenced Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, who was sentenced in Algeria to five years in prison without parole for undermining national unity.
Renewed tensions between the two countries followed the arrest of an Algerian consular officer by French authorities in April. This sparked outrage in Algeria, prompting retaliation: the expulsion of twelve French diplomats. Algeria denounced the "negative, distressing, and persistent" attitude of the French Interior Minister.
☝️ For Algiers , Bruno Retailleau, the French Minister of the Interior,—acting "for purely personal reasons"—is responsible for the new escalation, despite de-escalation having already begun after a phone call between the French and Algerian presidents at the end of March.
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06.05.202513:43
Africa in Spotlight at Moscow's 80th Anniversary Victory Celebrations
Leaders of a number of African countries will gather in the Russian capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany:
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso;
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau;
🇪🇬 Egypt;
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe;
🇨🇬 Congo;
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea;
🇪🇹 Ethiopia.
This broad representation underscores the importance of Africa-Russia relations and celebrates the shared history in the global struggle for peace.
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Leaders of a number of African countries will gather in the Russian capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany:
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso;
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau;
🇪🇬 Egypt;
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe;
🇨🇬 Congo;
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea;
🇪🇹 Ethiopia.
This broad representation underscores the importance of Africa-Russia relations and celebrates the shared history in the global struggle for peace.
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05.05.202520:53
'Tariffs Kill Trade': COMESA Calls for Freer African Markets
Dev Haman, Assistant Secretary General of COMESA, says Africa’s decades-long dream of prosperity hinges on building a truly integrated market—not just for goods, but also for services, capital, and people.
However, high tariffs and poor infrastructure are major roadblocks.
Haman also made a direct appeal to Ethiopia to fully join the COMESA Free Trade Area, stating that countries in the free trade zone are seeing happier citizens and thriving private sectors.
On partnerships, he highlighted the alignment with BRICS nations:
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Dev Haman, Assistant Secretary General of COMESA, says Africa’s decades-long dream of prosperity hinges on building a truly integrated market—not just for goods, but also for services, capital, and people.
However, high tariffs and poor infrastructure are major roadblocks.
“Tariff kills trade. It makes the goods more expensive… and when trade doesn’t flow freely, production drops, and that means fewer jobs,” he told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the COMESA Week.
Haman also made a direct appeal to Ethiopia to fully join the COMESA Free Trade Area, stating that countries in the free trade zone are seeing happier citizens and thriving private sectors.
On partnerships, he highlighted the alignment with BRICS nations:
“We are working with countries that have similar aspirations, similar dreams, similar visions for the people.”
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