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‘Enough is enough’: Kyiv envoy urges Africa to call out Moscow

However, Ukraine has not withdrawn from Africa. We continued to engage through targeted and meaningful initiatives.

By Tinashe Kairiza 2h ago

‘Enough is enough’: Kyiv envoy urges Africa to call out Moscow

Identity mix-up exposes shadowy recruitment networks in Ukraine-Russia wa

Zimbabwean national killed in the-war remains stuck in Russia

By Nqobani Ndlovu 2h ago

Identity mix-up exposes shadowy recruitment networks in Ukraine-Russia wa

Matabeleland men lured to Ukrainian battlefields

It has since emerged that the clandestine operation relies on local agents based in Bulawayo who target unemployed youths, luring them with promises of lucrative overseas jobs.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Jan. 29, 2026

Matabeleland men lured to Ukrainian battlefields

Shadowy networks smuggling Mat’land recruits to Ukrainian battlefields

Investigations revealed that the clandestine operation relies on local agents based in Bulawayo, who target unemployed youths, luring them with promises of lucrative overseas jobs.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Jan. 29, 2026

Shadowy networks smuggling Mat’land recruits to Ukrainian battlefields

‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia

A growing number of people from Africa – including Kenya, Uganda and South Africa – and elsewhere have been lured to the frontline as Russia seeks manpower to sustain its war.

By The Guardian Jan. 27, 2026

‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia

Ukraine: One more around the loop

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will reject it again unless he thinks Ukraine’s defences are about to collapse, but why have they all been stuck in this loop for so long?

By Gwynne Dyer Nov. 28, 2025