OriginalSourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityPublished11:06 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityPublished11:06 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Russia recruits Africans to fight in Ukraine, families seek answers”
“While 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.”
Russia recruits Africans to fight in Ukraine; over 1,400 enlisted since 2023
Key points
- African leaders meet with Russia at Africa-Russia summit to discuss cooperation.
- The recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine is not on the official agenda.
- More than 1,400 Africans have been enlisted since 2023.
- Families in Tunisia seek answers about loved ones who traveled to Russia.
- FRANCE 24 reports from Tunisia on the case and concerns.
How it got here
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