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Last update: 9 hours agoRussia-Africa Diplomacy: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will open new diplomatic missions in The Gambia, Liberia, Togo and the Union of Comoros, as sanctions and fuel shortages push it to deepen ties beyond the West. Maritime & Sanctions Watch: A Comoros-flagged container ship, the Arista, is at the center of claims around the Strait of Hormuz—reports say it has been stuck since March and is linked to sanctioned Iranian oil shipping networks. Health: The WHO reports the first patient has been enrolled in a DR Congo Ebola treatment trial for the Bundibugyo strain, as mistrust and violence continue to hamper response efforts. Comoros in the Spotlight: Comoros appears in regional coverage tied to both the ship story and the Russia diplomatic expansion. Sports: A girls’ team from Sudan faced Comoros in international women’s soccer qualifiers in Morocco, with Sudan’s young squad suffering heavy defeats. Business & Payments: Bitget Wallet announced a Bitget Wallet Card rollout in South Asia, enabling USDT/USDC top-ups and global spending. Climate Data: A new global map highlights extreme water stress in countries like Kuwait and the UAE, underscoring rising pressure on freshwater supplies.
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