Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans

Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans

Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army – raising fresh questions about Moscow’s overseas recruitment practices. The footage, widely circulated online, shows black men in Russian military uniforms being humiliated, threatened or described as expendable. The language used has drawn…

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US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes | Russia-Ukraine war News

US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes | Russia-Ukraine war News

The United States has accused Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of its nearly four-year war in Ukraine, at a time when US President Donald Trump is trying to advance negotiations towards peace. The US issued its latest warning on Monday, during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Recommended Stories list…

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Africa: Sudan – 1000 Days of War Deepen the World’s Worst Health and Humanitarian Crisis

Africa: Sudan – 1000 Days of War Deepen the World’s Worst Health and Humanitarian Crisis

Today, the conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. Nearly three years of continuous violence, severe access constraints, and reduced funding have turned Sudan into the worst humanitarian crisis globally. An estimated 33.7 million people will need humanitarian aid this year….

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