Kenya and South Africa went first, and now Ghana accuses Russia of luring Ghanaians into war
The methods drawing foreigners toward the front range from bogus contracts to political intrigue across Africa.
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Nearly 500 Africans recruited into Russia’s army have died, Ukraine says
Ukraine has identified almost 3,000 recruits from 37 countries, including 35 now held as prisoners of war.
Botswana warns its people about Russian job scams that end in the trenches against Ukraine
Officials say they keep getting distress calls from citizens already at the front, describing dangerous conditions they never signed up for.
“They are just scaring you”: How a South African politician allegedly lured 20 men into Russia’s military
Duduzile Zuma, daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma and current member of parliament, recruited approximately 20 young men from South Africa and Botswana who ended up on the frontlines in Ukraine after being promised bodyguard training jobs
UK intel: Foreigners make up minor share of Russian army recruitment
Despite relying mainly on domestic recruits, Russia will likely continue limited foreign recruitment to compensate battlefield losses while avoiding a second mass mobilization campaign.