By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Russia uses grain as a diplomatic pressure tool in the conflict with Ukraine, while blockades, looting and attacks on cargo ships disrupt flows in the Black Sea. This situation weakens supplies and global food security, according to Le Monde.
The Russian military says it struck a transport vessel carrying military supplies in the Black Sea, south of Odesa, on Thursday, ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi. The attack is part of a series of exchanges of strikes between Russia and Ukraine, according to Africa News.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Africanews ·
At least six ballistic missiles targeted Kyiv on Friday evening, according to the Ukrainian air force, while explosions were heard in the capital. Volodymyr Zelensky had warned that Russia was preparing a new attack on energy infrastructure, bridges and civilian facilities, reports Le Monde.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
A Russian strike carried out overnight in Kyiv targeted energy infrastructure and injured at least five people, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks also damaged a major bridge and a building housing a nursery school. A new meeting between Russia, Ukraine and the United States is scheduled for next week in Abu Dhabi to discuss a settlement to the war, France 24 reports.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: France 24 ·
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 weighs 201 grams compared with 254 grams for the iPhone Duo, according to a comparison published by Indian website MySmartPrice. Samsung's foldable smartphone is also presented as thinner and better suited to multitasking, while the iPhone retains a less reflective screen.
🇮🇳 India · Source: Defimedia ·
Football: Messi becomes first two-time MLS top scorerLionel Messi becomes the first player in Major League Soccer history to win the top-scorer title in two consecutive seasons, with 26 goals in 2026. The Argentine finishes four goals ahead of Petar Musa, according to P.M. News.The week in Africa
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