Africa must not function as Russia’s tool for aggression
For four years, Russia has been conducting a war of conquest against Ukraine. It is a war that became Ukraine’s endless tragedy and Russia’s endless humiliation.
By Olexander Scherba
Feb. 27, 2026
Zim abstains from UN vote to end Russia-Ukraine war
ZIMBABWE is among 51 nations that abstained from a United Nations (UN) vote on lasting peace in the Russian-Ukraine war, a conflict that has drawn African nationals, including Zimbabweans.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Feb. 26, 2026
Africa at the crossroads: Sovereignty, youth, and the lessons of Ukraine
This war exposes a paradox that Africa can no longer ignore.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Feb. 23, 2026
Beware the Ides of Moscow
Other estimates place the number of Africans in Russia’s ranks at between 3 000 and 4 000, part of a broader contingent of 18 000 to 20 000 foreign fighters.
By Newsday
Feb. 21, 2026
‘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However, Ukraine has not withdrawn from Africa.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
Feb. 20, 2026
Identity mix-up exposes shadowy recruitment networks in Ukraine-Russia wa
Zimbabwean national killed in the-war remains stuck in Russia
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Feb. 20, 2026
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
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
‘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
