RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

WORLD’S OLDEST CAPTIVE GORILLA, FATOU, TURNS 69 WITH BIRTHDAY FEAST AT BERLIN ZOO . (PHOTO).


 World’s oldest captive gorilla, Fatou, turns 69 with birthday feast at Berlin Zoo 


Berlin Zoo welcomed a very special birthday celebration this week as Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, marked her 69th birthday with a carefully prepared feast. The celebration featured a healthy spread of cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks, and lettuce, chosen specifically for the aging primate’s dietary needs. Zoo staff avoided giving her cake or sugary treats, noting that sugar is not suitable for her at her advanced age.

Fatou, a western lowland gorilla, has lived at the Berlin Zoo since 1959 after arriving in what was then West Berlin as a young gorilla believed to be around two years old. Her exact birthdate is unknown, but April 13 is recognized as her official birthday. Over the decades, she has outlived many of the zoo’s residents and became its oldest animal following the death of a flamingo that had reached an exceptional age in captivity.

Born in the wild in western Africa, Fatou’s early life is believed to have taken her through a winding journey before she arrived in Europe and eventually into the zoo’s care. Today, she lives in a private enclosure away from the other gorillas, preferring a quieter environment in her senior years. Age has brought challenges, including tooth loss, arthritis, and hearing decline, but she remains in good spirits and is known to be comfortable with her caretakers, even if she can be somewhat stubborn at times.

Now at 69 years old, Fatou continues to be a beloved figure at the zoo, symbolizing longevity and resilience among captive gorillas.


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