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Africa: Ukraine's Bid to Recruit Fighters From Africa Sparks Uproar
DW, 8 March 2022
Nigeria, Senegal and Algeria have criticized Ukraine's efforts to enlist international fighters as it resists a Russian invasion. Analysts say those who have responded to the call… Read more »
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Africa: Russia's Re-Engagement With Africa Pays Off
DW, 9 March 2022
Russia has been aggressively expanding its influence in Africa in recent years. As numerous African nations remain silent over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the tactic seems to be… Read more »
Outrage at Ukraine's Alleged Plan to Recruit Fighters From Africa
In answer to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for "like-minded people to come to his country's defence against Russia's invasion" - many young Africans have said that if they had the opportunity, they would go.
Ryan Cummings, director of Signal Risk, a South African-based security risk management consultancy said: "African nationals might see an economic opportunity by participating in this conflict. President Zelenskyy might be capitalising on Africa's challenging socio-economic conditions to lure African fighters to Ukraine", in a piece by Chrispin Mwakideue for Deutsche Welle.
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