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CONFLICT22h agoRussia-Ukraine War: The cries of distress from widows and parents of young Cameroonians enlisted by RussiaDes dizaines de familles camerounaises ont manifesté mercredi devant l'ambassade de Russie à Yaoundé. Elles réclament le rapatriement de dépouilles de leurs proches morts au front en Ukraine.BBC Afrique
MILITARY1d agoRussia recruits Africans to fight in Ukraine, families seek answersWhile African leaders and Russian officials gather to discuss security, trade and political cooperation at the Africa-Russia summit, one sensitive issue is notably absent from the agenda: the recruitment of Africans to fight for Russia in Ukraine. More than 1,400 Africans have been enlisted since 2023. In Tunisia, concern is growing as the families of several men who travelled to Russia for work or study are still searching for answers about the fate of their loved ones. FRANCE 24's team in Tunisia reports.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT1d agoCameroonian families call for repatriation of relatives sent to fight for Russia in UkraineLured by the promise of employment in Russia, young Cameroonian men have instead found themselves thrust onto the front lines in Ukraine.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICT1d agoCameroon families demand return of relatives from UkraineIn Cameroon, the “Bring Back Our Sons and Brothers” collective organised a peaceful march on Wednesday, 28 October, to the Russian embassy. They are calling on Russia and the Cameroonian government to work together to dismantle networks recruiting Cameroonians clandestinely into the Russian army.Africanews [en]
WORLD4d agoWorld News in Brief: ‘No safe place in Ukraine’, IAEA calls for Iran nuclear inspections, Kenya hosts thousands of Ethiopians fleeing clashesUN News
CONFLICT4d agoRussia expanding recruitment of African mercenaries amid heavy losses in Ukraine war – BloombergUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT5d agoWhy Ukraine may be involved in Mali's conflictAllegations that Ukrainian specialists are supporting Tuareg rebels in Mali highlight Kyiv's effort to challenge Russian influence far beyond the battlefield in Europe.DW News [en]
CONFLICT6d agoHow Kenya plans to bring home citizens detained as prisoners of war in UkraineKenya is devising a strategy to repatriate its citizens held as prisoners of war in Ukraine. This addresses an international humanitarian concern arising from the conflict.the-star.co.ke · Kenya