Mudavadi will bid to secure the repatriation of Kenyans stranded in Russia after being lured to the country with promises of well-paid work, only to be press-ganged into fighting for the Russian army.

By AFP

March 16, 2026

Moscow accused Kyiv of attacking the Arctic Metagaz gas tanker on March 3, with Libyan authorities confirming it had been sunk. Now, however, its husk appears to be floating off the Maltese coast.

By Sophie Watson

March 12, 2026

African governments are stepping up warnings and investigations as mounting casualties reveal the scale of recruitment efforts targeting vulnerable young men across the continent.

By Korbinian Leo Kramer

Feb. 27, 2026

Ukrainian officials believe that more than 1,400 individuals from 36 African countries have been recruited to fight for Russia, often under false pretences.

By Sophie Watson

Feb. 26, 2026

Accra is seeking the release of two citizens captured in Ukraine after being lured into Russia’s military, as both countries explore the possibility of deepening political and economic ties.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 25, 2026

Ukraine said that more than 1,780 citizens from 36 African countries – including Ghana – had been identified among Russia’s ranks, and that some of them had been captured.

By AFP

Feb. 25, 2026

Kenya estimates that roughly 200 of its citizens have been recruited to fight for Russian forces, though the exact number is unclear because none have traveled through official channels.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 10, 2026

The son of the former Libyan dictator was killed by masked gunmen on Tuesday. A 2011 arrest warrant issued against him for alleged crimes against humanity was still active at the time of his death.

By Sophie Watson

Feb. 4, 2026

Niger’s military leaders took power in a coup in 2023. Russian mercenaries are said to have helped their troops repel Thursday’s attack on Niamey international airport.

By AFP

Jan. 29, 2026

In a bid to escape poverty, Soumah said she had traveled across Africa to get to Belarus, hoping to get to the EU.

By AFP

Jan. 25, 2026

South Africa once again aligns with Russia, China, and Iran.

By AFP

Jan. 10, 2026

The 2026 “Will for Peace” exercise (formerly known as Mosi III) drew criticism from within the government itself. Nor is it likely to improve relations with US President Donald Trump.

By Sophie Watson

Jan. 8, 2026

The former French colony remains the last bastion of paramilitary group Wagner, which has been one of the CAR government’s main security partners in exchange for contracts to mine gold and diamonds.

By AFP

Dec. 23, 2025