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Russia Says Freed 2 Hostages Taken by Jihadists in Niger

The two employees of Russian geology company were freed by a "special operation" carried out by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali, the Defense Ministry said...

Civil Groups Sue Mali Over Wagner Abuses

The groups say it is the first known legal case brought before the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights seeking to hold a state responsible for hiring...

Cameroon Says 16 of Its Citizens Were Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Cameroon's government said the Russian Embassy in Yaounde provided it with a list of Cameroonian nationals killed in the war.

Russian Crypto Payments Network Seeks Africa Expansion – FT

A7's crypto network offers a way for Russia to bypass Western financial systems following sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine.

Kenyan Police Arrest Man Suspected of Tricking People Into Joining Russian Army

The Kenyan man was described as a key figure in a network that sent more than 1,000 Kenyans to Russia, where many were forcibly conscripted into the army...

Putin Gives Blessing to New Madagascar Leader

Madagascar is "ready to fully cooperate" in the military sphere in addition to the "social, health and education sectors," Colonel Michael Randrianirina...

Over 1K Kenyans Sent to Fight With Russian Forces in Ukraine, Intel Report Says

Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi is due to visit Moscow next month to discuss the issue, with the government condemning the use of its people...

Nigeria Warns Citizens After Russian Army Recruitment Scams

AFP reported last week that a local agency in Kenya had duped men there into going to Russia under the pretense of well-paid jobs.

Kenya’s FM to Visit Russia to Protest Recruitment of Citizens for Ukraine War

Nairobi estimates that around 200 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in its war on Ukraine.

Russia Sends Weapons to Madagascar Following Military Coup

The shipment included assault rifles, sniper rifles and anti-tank rocket systems, an official said.

Third Tanker Carrying Russian Oil Hit by Explosions

The incident near Dakar, Senegal marks the third case involving tankers transporting Russian fuel since last week.

Russia and Togo to Open Embassies as Relations Grow

Togo has been among a number of African countries moving closer to Moscow, having signed a military cooperation agreement with Russia earlier this year...

Wildberries Targets First African Market With Ethiopian Expansion

The cooperation agreement with Ethiopia’s largest state-owned investment firm signals the Russian e-commerce giant’s push into Africa.

With 'Russian Houses,' Moscow Expands Soft Power Push Into Africa

More than a dozen Russian House cultural centers have opened across the continent in recent years, and more are on the way.

Russia Resumes Military Flights to Syria as Post-Assad Ties Thaw – Bloomberg

The Hmeimim air base is a key hub in supporting operations in the Middle East and Africa.

Kenyans Being Tricked Into Fighting for Russia – Foreign Ministry

Kenyan media have reported on Russian recruitment networks targeting poor young men, with many claiming they were tricked or pressured into fighting.

Russian Mercenaries in Africa Exacerbate Arms Control Crisis – Report

The findings highlight a gap in global arms monitoring systems as well as the fusion between conflict and organized crime.

Russia Allocates 5K Full-Ride University Scholarships for African Students

“This year, we received over 40,000 applications, twice as many as in the previous period,” the head of Rossotrudnichestvo said.

FSB Says It Arrested African Man Spying for Ukraine

The man, identified only as a citizen of a North African country, was said to have gathered information about military sites and infrastructure.

Russia Hosts First Military Meeting With Sahel Juntas

The three countries are led by juntas which seized power in coups and have turned away from former colonial power France while moving closer to Russia...

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