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Russia has been a major supplier of weapons to Africa and the country's arms exporter hopes the first Russia-Africa summit will help boost business on the continent

Guns And Smiles: Russia Flaunts Firepower At Africa Summit

Russia is showing off its next generation Kalashnikov assault rifles, helicopters and facial recognition systems as President Vladimir Putin hosts dozens of African leaders for a major summit in Sochi.The Wednesday and Thursday event at the Black Sea resort has brought together delegates to discuss everything from nuclear technology to mineral extraction -- but on the sidelines, stands for arms companies dominate.
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Abiy has been Ethiopia's prime minister since April 2018

Ethiopia PM Abiy Wins Nobel Peace Prize For Mending Ties With Eritrea

Hailed as a visionary and reformer, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his efforts to resolve the long-running conflict with neighbouring foe Eritrea.Abiy was honoured "for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea", the Nobel Committee said.
Robel Wolde extensively restored a beat-up 1967 Volkswagen Beetle that he bought from a friend for 50,000 Ethiopian birr (about 1,540 euros, $1,700)

In Ethiopia, Busted VW Beetles 'Pimped Out' For Hip Youth

When Robel Wolde bought a beat-up 1967 Volkswagen Beetle from a friend for 50,000 Ethiopian birr (about 1,540 euros, $1,700), it marked the start of an extensive restoration he'd plotted for years.The 25-year-old Ethiopian painter quickly went to work.He installed new grey leather seats, applied black stripes and decals along the orange-and-blue exterior and hired a metalworker to fit oversized headlights to the front bumper.

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