Africa: Migrant Battalion – African Govts Complicit in Russian Recruitment of Young Women Into Its Arms Industry

Africa: Migrant Battalion – African Govts Complicit in Russian Recruitment of Young Women Into Its Arms Industry

In the past six months, a team from ZAM and NAIRE, in seven African countries, including PREMIUM TIMES in Nigeria, investigated the Russian recruitment exercise–asking why so many young Africans take the chance to go, sometimes even after being warned. Late last year, the world was alerted to the disturbing news that Russia was recruiting…

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Africa: 76 Africans Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Yemen

Africa: Kuwait’s Exit Permit Requirement Puts Migrant Workers At Risk

Dismantle Kafala System Instead of Strengthening Its Abusive Elements Kuwaiti authorities recently announced that starting July 2025, migrant workers will require permission to leave the country. They will have to submit a departure request form to their employer through the Ministry of Interior’s “Ashal” online portal or “Sahel” smartphone application and include the dates for…

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