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Challenges for Ukrainian military with Western weapons

There are numerous reports of losses and technical problems of American weapons while critical remarks about the professionalism of the Ukrainian military are especially acute.

By Own Correspondent Mar. 31, 2026

Challenges for Ukrainian military with Western weapons

Questions hover over quality of Ukrainian weapons

Most foreign buyers prefer Western or Russian analogues with the best quality and technical characteristics.

By Own Correspondent Mar. 31, 2026

Questions hover over quality of Ukrainian weapons

Another Zimbabwean killed in Russia-Ukraine war

ANOTHER Zimbabwean has been killed in the Russia-Ukraine war, deepening fears that Russian recruiters are tightening their grip on vulnerable Africans as the conflict drags on.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 5, 2026

Another Zimbabwean killed in Russia-Ukraine war

Africa must not function as Russia’s tool for aggression

For four years, Russia has been conducting a war of conquest against Ukraine. It is a war that became Ukraine’s endless tragedy and Russia’s endless humiliation.

By Olexander Scherba Feb. 27, 2026

Africa must not function as Russia’s tool for aggression

Zim abstains from UN vote to end Russia-Ukraine war

ZIMBABWE is among 51 nations that abstained from a United Nations (UN) vote on lasting peace in the Russian-Ukraine war, a conflict that has drawn African nationals, including Zimbabweans.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Feb. 26, 2026

Zim abstains from UN vote to end Russia-Ukraine war

Africa at the crossroads: Sovereignty, youth, and the lessons of Ukraine

This war exposes a paradox that Africa can no longer ignore.

By Wellington Muzengeza Feb. 23, 2026

Africa at the crossroads: Sovereignty, youth, and the lessons of Ukraine

Beware the Ides of Moscow

Other estimates place the number of Africans in Russia’s ranks at between 3 000 and 4 000, part of a broader contingent of 18 000 to 20 000 foreign fighters.

By Newsday Feb. 21, 2026