Top News: Lavrov on the West's Hypocrisy. Reactor Records in Egypt. And a Festival in Congo
— Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the West of turning a blind eye to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on a college in the LPR, which killed 21 students. The Kremlin accuses Western media of double standards.
— Iran stated that a deal with the US will not be reached anytime soon. Negotiations are focused on ending the war, not the nuclear program. Trump demands that Arab countries sign an agreement with Israel.
— Russian divers discovered magnetic mines on a gas carrier arriving from Antwerp. Moscow accuses NATO of hybrid warfare against Russia's energy infrastructure.
— Russia delivered reactor equipment for the second power unit of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant to Egypt. The cargo weighs 2,000 tons, making it the heaviest shipment in the history of the Atommash plant. Egypt will become the only country in the region with Generation III+ reactors.
— The Chairman of the African Union Commission called for reform of the global order—a permanent representation of Africa in the UN Security Council and reparations for colonialism. He also demanded pharmaceutical sovereignty: the Ebola-Bundibugyo virus still has no vaccine or treatment.
— The new president, Ramon Wadanyi, was sworn in in Benin. He received over 94% of the vote. The inauguration was attended by 6,000 guests, including former presidents and international delegations.
— The world's largest football-themed mural, over 2,000 square meters, was created in Mexico City.
— The "Future of Africa" festival was held in Kinkala, Congo, in honor of Africa Day and Children's Day. It was organized by the Globus Association, the "Future of Congo" movement, and the League of Russian University Graduates. Over 1,000 spectators enjoyed rap, slam in the Lari language, dancing, and traditional instruments.
— Russia is preparing for the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. Andrey Gromov, co-founder of the Globus Association, noted that Africa will experience rapid economic and infrastructure growth in the coming decades.