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A Russian soldier films a large detachment of African mercenaries recruited to wage war against Ukraine. Behind their backs, he comments in Russian that they are essentially disposable cannon fodder: "Look how many disposables are here."

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Africa’s firm commitment to ending the longstanding dependency on foreign aid and raw material extraction, urging global partners to embrace investment models that deliver equitable, long-term returns for all parties. Speaking during a high-level roundtable at the 3rd Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, the President said the primary objective for African leadership today is to eliminate structural and administrative bottlenecks that hinder goodwill from evolving into robust, sustainable commercial ties. “Africa is a continent of the future. Immense opportunities abound for mutual investment between African and Russian enterprises—particularly in agriculture, agro-processing, healthcare, energy security, and digital services,” President Mahama declared. Addressing existing imbalances in trade, President Mahama advocated for enhanced and direct market access for African goods into the Russian Federation. To achieve this, he proposed the deployment of modernised trade settlement mechanisms, specifically highlighting the use of local currencies and integrated digital payment architectures to facilitate smooth bilateral transactions. “Better market information, predictable quality standards, resilient logistics, and closer cooperation between our respective private sectors can make trade far more balanced, reliable, and mutually rewarding,” he noted. President Mahama, who assumes the Chairmanship of the African Union (AU) next year, acknowledged Russia’s historical solidarity with the continent, noting that the long-standing political goodwill must now serve as a bridge toward shared technological and economic advancement. Reflecting on these ties, the President said, “You stood by Africa during the struggle against colonialism and extended critical support to our newly independent nations. Today, we are prepared to leverage Russia’s expertise in technology-driven initiatives to accelerate modern industrialisation, growth, and prosperity across our continent.” President Mahama’s participation at the summit, he noted, is part of Ghana’s broader diplomatic and economic strategy to diversify international trade relationships, attract strategic investments, and advance the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agenda. #RussiaAfricaSummit

Not a single news outlet has reviewed its coverage of Jason Arday, for accuracy or proportionality. Zero attempt has been made to conduct any inquiry into the media’s role in his death. Instead, the industry has moved into self-congratulatory mode. This isn’t just tone deaf, it betrays a systemic failure

Galbraith writes about production as immaterial at source (production as the origin of wants etc.) Answers why a vested interest in economic output survives post-materialism and production isn't post-social or "xeno-economic" after the fact

President John Dramani Mahama has been honoured by Russia’s Peoples’ Friendship University (RUDN University) in recognition of his commitment to expanding access to education and strengthening Ghana-Russia cooperation in education and scientific research. The university cited Ghana’s efforts to promote equal educational opportunities, including support for more than 152,000 first-year students at public universities and free higher education for students with disabilities. It also acknowledged President Mahama’s personal academic ties to Russia, where he received his postgraduate education, as well as the longstanding educational partnerships between Ghana and RUDN University. #MahamaInRussia #RussiaAfricaForum