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New Su-34 Strike Fighters Delivered to the Russian Air Force Following Major Expansion of Production
<p >The Russian Aerospace Forces have received a new batch of Su-34M strike fighters, following a significant increase in production at the Chkalov Aviation Plant in Novosibirsk to approximately double the levels seen before 2022. Head of...

The Academic Bukhari: The Presence Of Burhan In Seville Is A Soft Diplomatic Battle Taking Place On The Sidelines Of War
(MENAFN- Sudanow Magazine) By: Dr. Abdallahi Idriss Abdallahi Portsudan (Sudanow)-The visit of the president of the Sovereignty Council, General Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, and his participation in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for...

Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?
United States President Donald Trump has drawn mockery after he complimented the president of Liberia for speaking English “beautifully”, even though it is the country’s official language. “Such good English, where did you learn to speak so...
AFRAA: Africa's aviation industry remains resilient
Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. In June 2025, seat capacity across Africa decreased by 3% compared to June 2024. However, intra-African routes recorded a slight...

Voices: As the world gets more dangerous – the UK has to build peace through aid as it prepares for war
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Russia Unlocking Africa’s Food Security: Model of Connectivity and Collaboration
With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly to change with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opening new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also...

Is there any chance at all of Starmer and Macron's small-boats deal working? Why plan to replace Rwanda scheme raises more questions than answers
Keir Starmer's small-boats deal with France is set to resurrect some of the interminable problems faced by the Tories' Rwanda scheme. The Home Office admitted it expected the plan to be subject to legal challenges, opening up the prospect of...

Are we still human? On writing and humanism, and why history matters
It is easy these days to fall into despair and helpless outrage, to feel utterly powerless, even as some of us march and protest against the conditions of terror and violence that are escalating around the globe. Easy to despair as, sitting on my...

EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after previous group expelled from country
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders have agreed to send a new diplomatic delegation to Libya after the military leader Khalifa Haftar asked the previous representatives to leave the country. Speaking on the sidelines of On the sidelines of the...

Mangoes: Nutritional And Therapeutic Benefits Invade Global Markets
(MENAFN- Sudanow Magazine) By: Rogia al-Shafee PortSudan(Sudanow)- A historic event occurred in Sudan last month: Qaisan Market in the Blue Nile region was closed due to mangoes falling on vendors because of strong winds, forcing them to shut down...

Russia Increases Fertilizers and Agricultural Exports to Africa
With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly changing with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opened new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also time...

Askari Metals expands African growth with acquisition of Nejo Gold
The tightly held Askari Metals Ltd. has taken a significant step in its African growth strategy with the acquisition of the advanced-stage Nejo Gold Project in central-western Ethiopia. The company has secured 100% of the issued capital of Xingxu...

Trump’s push for Israel-Syria peace gets major backing as activist brings message to Jerusalem
New York Post contributor Douglas Murray joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss how President Donald Trump's removal of Syrian sanctions will impact the region as the president urges Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords. NEWYou can now listen to...

Syrian activist delivers unexpected message from Damascus to Israeli lawmakers
New York Post contributor Douglas Murray joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss how President Donald Trump's removal of Syrian sanctions will impact the region as the president urges Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords. NEWYou can now listen to...

Potential peace and World Cup spot offers hope for DR Congo
These are busy times for football in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The women's team are playing in the African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time since 2012 while the men are currently top of their qualification group for the 2026...

‘Never seen buzz like this’: Oasis fever grips Manchester before reunion gigs
All around the world, you’ve gotta spread the word. And if the lyrics to the song are right, the word is well and truly out. Behind the bar at an Oasis-themed pub in Manchester’s buzzy Northern Quarter, fans from across the world have planted...

Giant Ethiopian dam promises greater flood control and water management
(Photograph courtesy of Gioia Forster/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images) By Assefa M. Melesse, Ph.D., P.E., BC.EE, BC.WRE, M.ASCE, and Alemayehu Gebriel, Ph.D., P.E., CFM, M.ASCE The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam represents the largest hydropower...

Nigeria is in crisis: Enough of politicians; where are the statesmen?
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will – Fred Douglass Murry Rothbard (1926-95) started his book ‘The Anatomy of the State” with a predictable quotation, “the greatest danger to the State is intellectual...

Starmer bets jaw-jaw can win migration war
It is the week before Christmas and a cabinet minister is boarding the Eurostar to Paris. Usually such a trip would be briefed to within the last inch of its life. But Yvette Cooper is travelling alone, unaccompanied by advisers and unadvertised...

Askari Metals (ASX:AS2) Advances African Expansion with Nejo Gold Project Acquisition
Highlights Askari secures ownership of Nejo Gold Project in Ethiopia Project located within the prolific Arabian-Nubian Shield Strengthens the company’s gold-focused strategy in Africa Askari Metals (ASX:AS2) has moved to strengthen its presence...