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🇪🇹 This Ethiopian king is serving looks so hard, Balenciaga probably has 1,000 missed calls begging him to model 👇 The young African talent's videos are gathering millions of views in just days.

🇪🇹 This Ethiopian king is serving looks so hard, Balenciaga probably has 1,000 missed calls begging him to model 👇 The young African talent's videos are gathering millions of views in just days.

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🇿🇦🇷🇺 SA eyes LNG import from Russia amid fuel supply disruptions: Russian Ambassador to South Africa The embassy is ready to provide political & diplomatic support to strengthen bilateral energy ties, Roman Ambarov told Russian media. According to him, the issue is discussed regularly, with sustained mutual interest in: 🔸 expertise exchange; 🔸 joint projects; 🔸 expanding practical cooperation. 🎥 Video by Russian shipping company Sovcomflot

🇿🇦🇷🇺 SA eyes LNG import from Russia amid fuel supply disruptions: Russian Ambassador to South Africa The embassy is ready to provide political & diplomatic support to strengthen bilateral energy ties, Roman Ambarov told Russian media. According to him, the issue is discussed regularly, with sustained mutual interest in: 🔸 expertise exchange; 🔸 joint projects; 🔸 expanding practical cooperation. 🎥 Video by Russian shipping company Sovcomflot

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Russia is ready to adjust its position and accept US proposals on a settlement in Ukraine - Putin

Russia is ready to adjust its position and accept US proposals on a settlement in Ukraine - Putin

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🇷🇺🇪🇹 Russia's Lavrov "returned seven years younger" after Ethiopia visit, PM Abiy jokes During talks with Putin in New Delhi, Abiy joked that FM Lavrov arrived in Ethiopia as "2026" but "returned as 2019." 👉 Abiy quipped that Ethiopia helped Lavrov regain his youth so he could continue serving as Russia’s foreign minister. ℹ️ The joke referred to Ethiopia’s unique calendar, which is about seven years behind the Gregorian system. Ethiopia was therefore in 2019 when much of the world was in 2026.

🇷🇺🇪🇹 Russia's Lavrov "returned seven years younger" after Ethiopia visit, PM Abiy jokes During talks with Putin in New Delhi, Abiy joked that FM Lavrov arrived in Ethiopia as "2026" but "returned as 2019." 👉 Abiy quipped that Ethiopia helped Lavrov regain his youth so he could continue serving as Russia’s foreign minister. ℹ️ The joke referred to Ethiopia’s unique calendar, which is about seven years behind the Gregorian system. Ethiopia was therefore in 2019 when much of the world was in 2026.

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🇷🇺💥 Russian Army Receives New Tanks Ahead of Tankman's Day Rostec state corporation has delivered fresh batches of T-90M Proryv and T-72B3M tanks — with upgraded omnidirectional protection & improvements based on frontline crew feedback. ℹ️ The day is marked on the second Sunday of September, which falls on September 13 this year.

🇷🇺💥 Russian Army Receives New Tanks Ahead of Tankman's Day Rostec state corporation has delivered fresh batches of T-90M Proryv and T-72B3M tanks — with upgraded omnidirectional protection & improvements based on frontline crew feedback. ℹ️ The day is marked on the second Sunday of September, which falls on September 13 this year.

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🇷🇺 Russia welcomes world's socialists: First Forum of SOVINTERN International Socialist Network kicks off in Moscow The event brings together representatives from 100+ socialist-leaning parties and movements across 70+ countries. 👇 Footage by a Sputnik Africa correspondent

🇷🇺 Russia welcomes world's socialists: First Forum of SOVINTERN International Socialist Network kicks off in Moscow The event brings together representatives from 100+ socialist-leaning parties and movements across 70+ countries. 👇 Footage by a Sputnik Africa correspondent

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🇷🇺🇪🇹 'My Dear Friend, How Are You?' Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed Greets Lavrov Ahead of Putin Talks at BRICS Summit

🇷🇺🇪🇹 'My Dear Friend, How Are You?' Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed Greets Lavrov Ahead of Putin Talks at BRICS Summit

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❗️ Abiy thanks Putin for pivotal role in Ethiopia’s BRICS accession Russia and Ethiopia achieved significant progress in military cooperation, trade, and investment since the last meeting between the countries' leaders, Abiy said during the talks with Vladimir Putin.

❗️ Abiy thanks Putin for pivotal role in Ethiopia’s BRICS accession Russia and Ethiopia achieved significant progress in military cooperation, trade, and investment since the last meeting between the countries' leaders, Abiy said during the talks with Vladimir Putin.

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🇪🇹 Limousine for the wedding? Nah, too boring — how about a tractor? 📍Ethiopia

🇪🇹 Limousine for the wedding? Nah, too boring — how about a tractor? 📍Ethiopia

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▶️ Maritime access for Ethiopia: the Foreign Ministry reiterated Addis Ababa's position on peaceful negotiations over access to the Red Sea 👇

▶️ Maritime access for Ethiopia: the Foreign Ministry reiterated Addis Ababa's position on peaceful negotiations over access to the Red Sea 👇

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Iconic Russian-Made Taxis Retiring From Ethiopian Roads After Nearly 40 Years 🚙Imported as government vehicles in the 1970s, blue-and-white Soviet-manufactured Lada taxis became a durable symbol of Addis Ababa for decades. Now, a rapid shift toward modern meter taxis and new electric vehicle policies is pushing these legendary cars into retirement. 👇As the Lada automaker marks its 60th anniversary, Sputnik Africa reflects on how these vehicles defined the Ethiopian capital's resilience.

Iconic Russian-Made Taxis Retiring From Ethiopian Roads After Nearly 40 Years 🚙Imported as government vehicles in the 1970s, blue-and-white Soviet-manufactured Lada taxis became a durable symbol of Addis Ababa for decades. Now, a rapid shift toward modern meter taxis and new electric vehicle policies is pushing these legendary cars into retirement. 👇As the Lada automaker marks its 60th anniversary, Sputnik Africa reflects on how these vehicles defined the Ethiopian capital's resilience.

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⛴🇪🇹 Ethiopia makes its first shipment under AfCFTA, marking a historic step in Africa’s economic integration The maiden consignment — coffee, meat, fruits, vegetables, pulses, and oilseeds — was officially dispatched today, a Sputnik Africa correspondent reported. 👉 The milestone highlights Ethiopia’s early commitment to the AfCFTA, set to unite 55 nations with a combined GDP of over $3.4 trillion. The agreement aims to remove up to 90% of tariffs and boost intra-African trade.

⛴🇪🇹 Ethiopia makes its first shipment under AfCFTA, marking a historic step in Africa’s economic integration The maiden consignment — coffee, meat, fruits, vegetables, pulses, and oilseeds — was officially dispatched today, a Sputnik Africa correspondent reported. 👉 The milestone highlights Ethiopia’s early commitment to the AfCFTA, set to unite 55 nations with a combined GDP of over $3.4 trillion. The agreement aims to remove up to 90% of tariffs and boost intra-African trade.

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia plans to introduce a free transit visa for passengers of Ethiopian Airlines, allowing stays of 24 hours to seven days for exploring the country. This initiative aims to enhance Ethiopia's appeal as a global tourism hub, according to State Minister Sileshi Girma. The program is a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism, Ethiopian Airlines, and the Immigration and Citizenship Service Ethiopia.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia plans to introduce a free transit visa for passengers of Ethiopian Airlines, allowing stays of 24 hours to seven days for exploring the country. This initiative aims to enhance Ethiopia's appeal as a global tourism hub, according to State Minister Sileshi Girma. The program is a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism, Ethiopian Airlines, and the Immigration and Citizenship Service Ethiopia.

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🚗🇪🇹 Russia’s automaker UAZ is in talks with Ethiopia to launch a local assembly plant, producing standard and special-purpose vehicles as part of its 2026 global expansion. ▶️ Watch the video for details 👇

🚗🇪🇹 Russia’s automaker UAZ is in talks with Ethiopia to launch a local assembly plant, producing standard and special-purpose vehicles as part of its 2026 global expansion. ▶️ Watch the video for details 👇

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🇪🇹🇷🇺 "Let's go!": Ethiopia seeks to assemble, build & test satellites domestically with Russian help The goal was highlighted by Director General of the Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute Abdisa Yilma at the Yuri Gagarin memorial ceremony, Sputnik Africa correspondent reported. 🗣 Quoting Gagarin's famous words, Yilma urged swift agreement finalization for an East African aerospace hub. 👉 Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin affirmed Moscow's commitment to sharing expertise with African countries.

🇪🇹🇷🇺 "Let's go!": Ethiopia seeks to assemble, build & test satellites domestically with Russian help The goal was highlighted by Director General of the Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute Abdisa Yilma at the Yuri Gagarin memorial ceremony, Sputnik Africa correspondent reported. 🗣 Quoting Gagarin's famous words, Yilma urged swift agreement finalization for an East African aerospace hub. 👉 Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin affirmed Moscow's commitment to sharing expertise with African countries.

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‼️ Sputnik officially opens an editorial center in Ethiopia – it is the first Russian media outlet broadcasting in the Amharic language THREAD 👇 [1/8]

‼️ Sputnik officially opens an editorial center in Ethiopia – it is the first Russian media outlet broadcasting in the Amharic language THREAD 👇 [1/8]

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🇪🇹🛳 Ethiopia joins the BRICS+ “Will for Peace 2026” naval drill, marking a major step in rebuilding its naval capability and boosting its role in Global South security. ▶️ Watch why this matters 👇

🇪🇹🛳 Ethiopia joins the BRICS+ “Will for Peace 2026” naval drill, marking a major step in rebuilding its naval capability and boosting its role in Global South security. ▶️ Watch why this matters 👇

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia unveils a monument in Wolaita Sodo honoring Kawo Tona Gaga, the 50th & last independent ruler of the Walaita Kingdom He led resistance against Emperor Menelik II’s expansion; after the kingdom’s defeat in 1894, it was absorbed into the Ethiopian Empire. 👉 Though captured and taken to Addis Ababa, he remains a revered symbol of bravery and self-sacrifice among the Walaita people.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia unveils a monument in Wolaita Sodo honoring Kawo Tona Gaga, the 50th & last independent ruler of the Walaita Kingdom He led resistance against Emperor Menelik II’s expansion; after the kingdom’s defeat in 1894, it was absorbed into the Ethiopian Empire. 👉 Though captured and taken to Addis Ababa, he remains a revered symbol of bravery and self-sacrifice among the Walaita people.

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🇪🇹✈️ No runway? Not a problem for Ethiopia. Ethiopian Airlines gears up for amphibious flights and will import floatplanes by mid-2026, CEO Mesfin Tassew told local media. These aircraft will land on lakes and rivers to reach remote tourist sites. 🎥 Learn how the country plans to connect untouched destinations from the sky and water 👇

🇪🇹✈️ No runway? Not a problem for Ethiopia. Ethiopian Airlines gears up for amphibious flights and will import floatplanes by mid-2026, CEO Mesfin Tassew told local media. These aircraft will land on lakes and rivers to reach remote tourist sites. 🎥 Learn how the country plans to connect untouched destinations from the sky and water 👇

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Ethiopia is set to receive 6 new cargo ships to enhance maritime trade and investment, announced the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Corporation in March.

Ethiopia is set to receive 6 new cargo ships to enhance maritime trade and investment, announced the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Corporation in March.

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