Italy is working with the European Union on a debt-relief plan for African countries, as part of its broader push to foster development on the continent and address the root causes of irregular migration. “The entire 10-year operation will allow us to convert some 235 million euros ($270.67 million) of debt into development projects to be implemented locally,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, said. In addition to the EU-led efforts, Italy is advancing its strategic framework, the Mattei Plan for Africa, which aims to accelerate growth in agriculture, energy, and infrastructure across African nations, according to Reuters. The European Union’s involvement complements these efforts through its Global Gateway strategy, launched in 2021 to foster sustainable, high-standard investment as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. One of the flagship projects under this collaboration is funding for a new transport corridor connecting Angola’s Lobito port with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a crucial mineral export route. “Investing in infrastructure is not just building railways, bridges and dams. It is also investing in training for local workers because that builds capacity and that is how transfer of expertise happens. And this results in positive spillovers all across the local economies of Africa. There is no better example than our work on the Lobito corridor,” President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen said. Debt concern Meloni also stressed the urgency of addressing Africa’s growing debt burden, warning it could “undermine all other efforts” toward inclusive and sustainable development if left unaddressed. She revealed that a new initiative is being developed to reduce the debt load of low- and middle-income African countries by up to 50%. While she did not provide specific details, she emphasized that addressing debt was central to Italy’s broader strategy for fostering long-term growth and stability in Africa. At the summit, Italy and the EU unveiled a total commitment of €1.2 billion to support development initiatives under both the EU’s Global Gateway strategy and Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa.

🕯 22 June marks Day of Remembrance and Sorrow in Russia. 🗓 At early hours of June 22, 1941, enemy aviation delivered massive strikes on air fields, railway stations, Soviet naval bases, permanent troops deployment sites and many cities all along the western state border of the USSR, as well as to a depth of up to 250-300 km in the Soviet territory. Thus, one of the most tragic pages in the history of our country opened - the Great Patriotic War began. Hitler reckoned on the “lightning war” strategy. As contemplated by the "Barbarossa" plan, with the previously reliable blitzkrieg tactics Wehrmacht was to rout the Red Army and defeat the Soviet Union within a few months. Together with Nazi Germany, Romania and Italy formed a united front against the USSR, and a few days later they were joined by Slovakia, Finland and other countries. The industrial power of almost whole of continental Europe worked for the aggressors. Yet, due to the Red Army’s fierce resistance and the efforts of the entire Soviet people, the plans of the Third Reich were fated to fail. The Nazi attack and the beginning of the war were announced on the radio. At noon on June 22, 1941, People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs Vyacheslav Molotov addressed Soviet people, saying the iconic phrase that went down in history: "Our cause is just. The enemy will be defeated. Victory will be ours!" The Great Patriotic War lasted 1,418 days and nights and concluded with the victory of the Soviet Union and the complete defeat of the Nazi bloc. The Instrument of Surrender of Nazi Germany and its armed forces was signed on May 9, 1945. On the Soviet side, the surrender was accepted by Marshal Georgy Zhukov. The USSR's losses amounted to 40% of all human losses in World War II - 26.6 million people. Of these, more than 8.7 million were killed on the battlefield, 7.42 million people were deliberately exterminated by the Nazis in the occupied territories, and over 4.1 million died from the brutal conditions of the occupation regime. 5.27 million people were sent to forced labour in Germany and Nazi-occupied territories. #DayofRemembranceAndSorrow #WeRemember #WorldWar2 #jtt #jaconnaafrica #jajiotheteacher #Jagajagafrica

Capt Ibrahim Traore hands over the trophy to Rahimo FC, victors of the Coupe du Faso (Cup of Faso), the premier football championship in Burkina Faso, after defeating Sporting FC Cascades. Congratulations to the triumphant team and condolences to Sporting FC. Capt Traore, an ardent football fan, regularly invites celebrated international footballers to engage in friendly competitions with his presidential squad. Following us will make it easy for you to know when we post,follow us on all social media. #africandiasporainternational #africa #african #africandiaspora #AfricanCommunity #africans #weareafricans #Alkebulan #ImAFan #TheCore #diaspora #AFRISTO #AfricanDiasporaCommunity #UnitedAfricanDiaspora #IbrahimTraore #BurkinaFaso #football #CoupeduFaso #sports

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Five Members Of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Killed Five IRGC Members Killed in Israeli Strike on Khorramabad, Iranian Media Reports ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Five members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the western Iranian city of Khorramabad, according to a report by Iran’s Mehr News Agency on Saturday, as cited by Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency (AA). Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province, had not previously been identified as a primary target in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, which erupted on June 13, 2025. The strike on Khorramabad represents a geographic expansion of Israeli targeting, reaching further into Iran’s western provinces. Iranian state media said the fatalities were IRGC personnel, though no official names or ranks have been released as of yet. Earlier on Saturday, Iranian outlets also reported that two people were killed and four others injured in an Israeli strike on the city of Qom in central Iran. Both cities have now joined Tehran and other regions on the growing list of targets in Israel’s campaign against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. The conflict began on June 13 when Israel launched widespread airstrikes on multiple sites across Iran, including suspected nuclear facilities and high-level military positions. Iran responded with a barrage of missile and drone attacks aimed at Tel Aviv and other locations within Israel. According to Israeli authorities, at least 25 people have been killed and hundreds injured by Iranian missile attacks since the hostilities began. Meanwhile, the Iranian Health Ministry has reported that at least 430 people have been killed and more than 3,500 others wounded as a result of Israeli airstrikes. The figures underline the intensifying human toll of the conflict, with both nations continuing to exchange fire amid international concerns about further escalation. join us on Jaconna on all social media and register on our website for more #everyone #Topcomment #jaconnaafrica #JTT #Jajiotheteacher

There's renewed debate on social media over the safekeeping of ancient Benin Bronzes that have been returned to Nigeria. It was triggered by Canadian-American political commentator David Frum who talked on X about predictions he had made that Benin artifacts returned to Nigeria would disappear. Nigerians X are among those now lashing out over his comments. It comes 24 hours after the Netherlands returned over 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, more than a century after the culturally significant sculptures were looted. The handover took place at the National Museum in Lagos. The bronzes are part of numerous artefacts looted by colonialists who and held by museums in Europe. In recent years, Germany, the US, Ireland and Scotland have returned Benin Bronzes. #DWAfrica #nigeria join us on Jaconna for more on all social media and on our website

Hello Unilagist, thanks for this great platform. I know as a founder of A platform like this is not a play job, many African don't know how difficult it is to run a social media . Am so much greatful that you joining us in this race,the race of made in Africa social media. I advice that donation that you gave us users you should also create one for your self, because if you fail we all will . ~JTT Writer on jaconna social media

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Did You Know? Before the onset of the war, the Igbo region had the distinction of being the most literate in Nigeria. In the early 1960s, the Eastern Region had achieved the highest school enrollment and literacy rate in the country. Between 1960 and 1967, a remarkable over 90% of children in the East were enrolled in primary schools. The presence of thriving missionary and community-led schools in the region was a notable feature. The establishment of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria's first indigenous university, in the East in 1960, was a significant milestone. It highlighted the Igbo people's strong emphasis on education. The Eastern Region's rapid development, earned it the nickname "The African Japan", driven as it was by education, trade, and innovation. This progress is all the more remarkable given that it predated the discovery of oil, the war, and federal allocations. It was a testament to the Igbo values of self-help, community, and knowledge. Now you know. The Igbo people have consistently demonstrated their pioneering spirit, not just in the realm of business, but also in education.

Donald Trump has announced that the US has hit 3 nuclear sites in Iran. this mean that without the help of America Iran would destroy God's own state to say? This fight has opened many Africans eyes that no God will fight for anybody, that those with the highest weapons are God on earth. ~JTT

🇳🇦🇿🇦 Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in South Africa on a Courtesy Introductory Visit and will hold discussions with President Ramaphosa on several key issues of mutual interest. South Africa and Namibia share a common vision on issues of political and economic integration of the African continent. follow us on all social media,create your account on our website for more on made in Africa products. #africandiasporainternational #adi #africa #african #africandiaspora #AfricanCommunity #africans #weareafricans #Alkebulan #ImAFan #TheCore #diaspora #AFRISTO #AfricanDiasporaCommunity #UnitedAfricanDiaspora #jaconnaafrica #jtt #jajiotheteacher #africaunit