In the capital of Niger, Niamey, there were rebel attacks on the airport and presidential palace, as a result of which the country's military junta announced that they are beginning to restore control after a long period of jihadist violence. (translated)
Studies of million-year-old seafloor deposits near the coast of South Africa suggest that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may not behave according to current scientific explanations, which could change our understanding of its vulnerability in the context of climate change. (translated)
Kremlin's net trolls are trying to destabilize Côte d'Ivoire, which is one of the few strongholds in West Africa, using their information influence activities there and promoting Russian narratives in French-language media outlets. (translated)
Russia has recruited at least 2,982 people from 37 African countries to support the war in Ukraine, of whom at least 486 recruited citizens have died, and 35 people have been captured as prisoners of war. (translated)
The Central African Ebola outbreak, declared on May 15, actually began in January or February when genetic data showed that residents were infected with a new Bundibugyo Ebola virus, which originates from a natural reservoir and currently has no vaccine or treatment. (translated)
Pork production in Estonia is in crisis due to last year's African swine fever outbreak and ongoing price declines, making pig farming economically uncomfortable, which could threaten food security and production capacity. Therefore, representatives from 24 companies and organizations have called on the government to consider rapid measures to alleviate the situation. (translated)
Russia is losing control over its military bases in Syria, turning them into a joint training center following an agreement made between Syria and Russia, which could signify a decrease in Russia's influence in the Middle East and North Africa. (translated)
The murder of South African top detective Frans Mathipa revealed the hidden activities of the country's security forces and highlighted the connections between special units and secret operations, as the investigator had attempted to access crucial information that proved fatal. (translated)
Manfred Weber, the leader of the European People's Party, calls for the establishment of migrant return centers in Africa following the massive influx of illegal migrants to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. (translated)
The USA has deployed combat-ready laser weapons, the Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS), in Europe and Africa, primarily intended for repelling inexpensive drones, thereby changing the approach to air defense and reflecting evolving warfare strategies. (translated)
Spain's exclaves Ceuta and Melilla have come under new international attention due to the influx of migrants, Morocco's territorial claims, and political tensions, raising questions about NATO's defense commitments, the unity of the European Union, and Spain's self-confidence. (translated)
African swine fever has now been officially identified in Finland, where the virus was found in three wild boar piglets in South Karelia, requiring caution among dog owners moving in the forest, although the disease does not pose a threat to humans or domestic animals. (translated)
Africa's swine fever was first discovered in Finland, leading to a halt in pork exports outside the EU, as the infection was detected in the Virolahti municipality based on findings from a local resident, and an infection zone was established in the area to prevent the spread of the disease. (translated)
The Finnish Food Authority confirmed for the first time the discovery of the African swine fever virus among three wild piglets in South Karelia, which will result in the establishment of an infection zone and the implementation of strict restrictions in the area to prevent the spread of the disease in Europe. (translated)
In Kenya's Amboseli National Park, 15 elephants have died due to a mysterious disease, with ten of them showing partial paralysis before death, while lab results have not clearly identified the cause of death, which has led to the largest elephant mortality in this ecosystem to date. (translated)
Salajased dokumendid näitavad, et Venemaa on kulutanud üle 300 000 dollari «Projekt Aafrika» raames, et edastada Kremli-meelseid artikleid prantsuskeelsetes meediakanalites Lääne- ja Kesk-Aafrikas, mille tõenduseks on 13 propagandistlikku artiklit Senegali uudisteportaalis PressAfrik. #Venemaa #mõjutusoperatsioon #Aafrika
Lõuna-Aafrika Vabariigi jalgpalluri Jayden Adamsi surm, kes leiti pärast MM-võistlustelt naasmist oma kodust, on politseiuurimise all, milles väljaselgitakse surma asjaolud, samas kui Adamsi isa väljendab, et pere läbib rasket aega. #jalgpall #JaydenAdams #LõunaAfrika
WSJ teatel on Wagneri palgasõdurite rühmituse jäänused Kesk-Aafrika Vabariigis loonud ulatusliku illegaalse võrgustiku, keskendudes tramadooli kaubandusele, mis aitab neil kontrollida salakaubaveo marsruute ja rahastada relvarühmituste tegevust, jätkates mõju piirkonnas isegi pärast Jevgeni Prigožini surma. #Wagner #KeskAafrikaVabariik #tramadool
Pärast Jevgeni Prigožini surma on Kesk-Aafrika Vabariigis Wagneri veteranid loonud tramadoolikaubandusele toetuva võrgustiku, mis võimaldab neil jätkuvalt kontrollida kullakaevandusi ja kohalikke võime, vaatamata organisatsiooni võimalikule hääbumisele. #Wagner #Aafrika #Prigožin
IMF-i värske prognoosi kohaselt kasvavad viis Euroopa riiki euroalas kaks korda kiiremini kui keskmine, tuues esile väikeriigid, sealhulgas Balti riigid ja Soome, mille majandused on tugevamaks tõusuks hästi ette valmistunud, samas kui laiem Euroopa Liit jääb võrreldes kiiremini arenevate Aasia ja Aafrika riikidega kasvu poolest kahvatuks. #IMF #majandus #Euroopa
