Recalling that Russia (the former Soviet Union) had supported anti-colonialism struggles of African countries, President Putin stressed the commitment of his country to widen and strengthen the cooperation. Promising ideas and proposals on new mutually beneficial joint projects, specific practical agreements, and commercial contracts are being considered,” said President Putin. President Putin stated that more than 30 promising energy projects with Russian participation in 16 African states are now in varying degrees of development. Supporting Industrialization in AfricaIn relation to making available Russian industrial products for Africans, President Putin said: “…Of particular importance is the deepening of Russian-African industrial cooperation. We hope that the construction of the first production facilities will begin this year, and in the future, the manufactured goods will be exported throughout Africa,” said President Putin.

Senior army members were on a visit to Gorgora resort when deadly confrontations occurred. Picture: PMOAddis Abeba – The West Denbiya Woreda Council in Central Gonder Zone of Amhara regional state has confirmed reports of deadly confrontations between local armed group and senior members of the federal army that resulted in the death and injuries of people on Wednesday 26 July. The local council claimed that the incident happened “when armed forces blocked the road and harassed” the army members, including by “inappropriate agitation against the defense forces. Lives were lost, and physical injuries have also occurred”, the council said, without disclosing the exact location of the incident. Unconfirmed reports were circulating on social media since yesterday that up to a dozen people were killed in the incident, including members of the army and local armed men.

Naomi Girma is a star defender on the soccer field. In college, she helped lead Stanford University to a national championship. In her first year as a professional in the National Women’s Soccer League, she won both the Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year honors. And last week, she made her World Cup debut for the US. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports that Girma’s success began with a small soccer league for Ethiopian kids in the Bay Area.

WASHINGTON: Former US president Donald Trump faced fresh charges Thursday alleging that he attempted to obstruct the investigation into the mishandling of top-secret documents by conspiring to delete surveillance footage at his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida. The new charges came the same day Trump said his lawyers met with Justice Department officials ahead of a separate expected indictment over his alleged efforts to overturn the result of the 2020 election. The fresh charges add to the existing counts of “willful retention of national defense information” and charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice, making false statements and other offenses to which Trump pleaded not guilty last month. Trump had said his team was not told when any indictment over that case, centered on the 2021 attack on the US Capitol by his supporters, would be issued. Trump has repeatedly attacked the investigation as a political “witch hunt.”He claims without evidence that he lost the election due to widespread voting fraud.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country will continue to export grain, including some free shipments, to Africa despite sanctions. While discussing the halted Black Sea grain deal at the Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg, he promised large no-cost shipments of grain to six African countries. He referred to the difficulties of maintaining the supply with what he called "illegal sanctions" which "seriously impede the supply of Russian food, complicate transportation, logistics, insurance and bank payments." Delegates from many African nations called for an effective deal on grain shipments. Putin said that Russia made the decision to withdraw from the deal because "none of the terms of the deal, concerning the withdrawal of Russian exports of grain and fertilisers to world markets from sanctions, was fulfilled."

ISLAMABAD-The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and Pakistan have explored various avenues to expand cooperation in the aviation sector. Both dignitaries expressed their resolve to bring two nations more close by boosting cooperation in the aviation sector which will eventually improve people-to-people, business to business contacts between the two countries and Africa at large. Collaboration between the Ethiopian Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) also came under discussion during the meeting. Minister Khawaja Saad lauded the Embassy of the FDRE in Pakistan for its proactive role in strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries. Furthermore, he said Ethiopia is the gate way to Africa and HQ of African Union in which the Ethiopian Airlines can help Pakistan to connect with Africa countries.

Pointblanknews.com gathered that Sirika arrived at the DSS headquarters in Abuja for questioning in a Range Rover SUV. The interrogation comes after the acting managing director of Nigeria Air, Captain Dapo Olumide, disclosed that the plane that was unveiled as Nigeria Air was a chartered aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines. Olumide told the Senate Committee on Aviation that the aircraft was used to unveil the Nigeria Air logo but that it was not yet operational. The “launch” of Nigeria Air was widely criticised as a scam. The plane that was unveiled was revealed to be over 10 years old and had previously been operated by Ethiopian Airlines and Malawi Airlines.

The Meitei-dominated state police are seen as partisan while army troops have been ordered to keep the peace but not to disarm fighters. They have mostly fled to the hills, leaving the capital Imphal and the surrounding valley, areas dominated by the majority Meiteis. Modi’s first comments on the violence in Manipur came last week, over two months after the trouble started in early May. A burnt structure is pictured at Torbung village in Churachandpur district, in the northeastern state of Manipur, India, July 23, 2023. The data show that in the first week of the violence in early May, 77 Kukis were killed compared to 10 Meiteis.

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Sirika arrived at the DSS headquarters in Abuja for questioning in a Range Rover SUV and was reportedly grilled for several hours by operatives. His invitation followed a revelation by the Acting Managing Director of Nigeria Air, Captain Dapo Olumide, that the plane that was unveiled as Nigeria Air was a chartered aircraft from Ethiopian Airlines. Olumide told the Senate Committee on Aviation that the aircraft was used to unveil the Nigeria Air logo but that it was not yet operational. The “launch” of Nigeria Air was widely criticised as a scam. The plane that was unveiled was revealed to be over 10 years old and had previously been operated by Ethiopian Airlines and Malawi Airlines.

Sarah McLaughlinAs you head back onto Highway 1, continue down to Bodega Bay and make your way to the Bohemian Highway. Tucked into the green hills dotted with grazing cows and red barns, you’ll find a vegan carb-lovers dream. An hour later, you’ll arrive in San Luis Obispo, known for having one of the best farmers’ markets in all of California. Every Thursday night, more than 120 vendors sell locally grown produce, freshly made hummus, vegan cheese, and loaves of fresh bread. And with more than 650 miles of excitingly diverse terrain, blissful weather, and world-class vegan food, it’s an expedition that can be returned to again and again with endless opportunities for exploration.

The twice-impeached former president was first indicted in the classified documents case last month, accused of endangering national security by holding on to top secret nuclear and defense information after leaving the White House. The new indictment recounts a conversation between de Oliveira and a fourth, unnamed employee in which de Oliveira says “the boss” wants the server deleted. The letter reportedly cited three federal criminal statutes: conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding and deprivation of rights. Trump has repeatedly attacked the investigation as a political “witch hunt.”He claims without evidence that he lost the election due to widespread voting fraud. Trump’s defense attorneys had requested it be held after the November 2024 election.

The twice-impeached former president was first indicted in the classified documents case last month, accused of endangering national security by holding on to top secret nuclear and defense information after leaving the White House. The new indictment recounts a conversation between de Oliveira and a fourth, unnamed employee in which de Oliveira says “the boss” wants the server deleted. The letter reportedly cited three federal criminal statutes: conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding and deprivation of rights. Trump has repeatedly attacked the investigation as a political “witch hunt.”He claims without evidence that he lost the election due to widespread voting fraud. Trump’s defense attorneys had requested it be held after the November 2024 election.

Jakub Tabisz // ShutterstockBest coffee-growing countries in the world, according to expertsCoffee roaster hand selecting raw coffee beans. To give you a glimpse into the world of premier coffee cultivation, Home Grounds researched the countries with the best-tasting coffee beans, according to certified coffee graders. The average ratings of the coffees from each country were calculated to determine the best coffee-growing countries worldwide. Although Puerto Rico has decreased coffee production in the face of many recent destructive hurricanes, the territory’s central mountains have a long history of coffee production that could one day see a resurgence. – Average rating: 84.88As the birthplace of Arabica coffee, it’s no surprise Ethiopia is the best coffee-growing country in the world.

The twice-impeached former president was first indicted in the classified documents case last month, accused of endangering national security by holding on to top secret nuclear and defense information after leaving the White House. The new indictment recounts a conversation between de Oliveira and a fourth, unnamed employee in which de Oliveira says “the boss” wants the server deleted. The letter reportedly cited three federal criminal statutes: conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding and deprivation of rights. Trump has repeatedly attacked the investigation as a political “witch hunt.”He claims without evidence that he lost the election due to widespread voting fraud. Trump’s defense attorneys had requested it be held after the November 2024 election.