CAR President Credits Russia for Security Support During 2025 Elections
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR) has credited Russia for helping to ensure the successful conduct of the country’s elections held in […]
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Two South Africans Killed After Recruitment Ruse Linked to Russia-Ukraine War
At least two South Africans have died while fighting for Russia in the war in Ukraine after being deceived by a recruitment scheme, Foreign Minister […]
Ghana’s Foreign Minister Appeals for Release of Ghanaian POWs During Ukraine Visit
On a rare diplomatic mission to Kyiv on Wednesday, Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, appealed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the release of two Ghanaian […]
Ramaphosa Welcomes Return of South Africans Recruited into Russia-Ukraine War
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday welcomed the return of nationals who were reportedly lured into the Russia-Ukraine war, following diplomatic engagement between Pretoria […]
Kenyan Intelligence Report Alleges 1,000 Citizens Duped Into Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
A Kenyan intelligence report presented to Parliament on Wednesday alleges that 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled with […]
Putin Hosts Madagascar’s Interim Leader in Kremlin Talks Following Military Support
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Thursday with Madagascar’s interim leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, at the Kremlin, marking one of the colonel’s first major […]
South Africa: Putin, Ramaphosa Discuss Prospects for Political Settlement in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the prospect of a political settlement in Ukraine during a telephone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the […]
Russia-Backed Touadéra Poised for Third Term as Central African Republic Holds Landmark Elections
Voters in the Central African Republic went to the polls on Sunday, December 28, 2025, to elect a President alongside federal, regional and municipal representatives […]
Botswana Probes Reports of Two Young Men Drawn into Ukraine War Through Alleged Recruitment Scam
Botswana’s Government said on Monday, 15 December, it is investigating reports that two young citizens were misled into travelling to Russia under the guise of […]
Burkina Faso Detains Nigerian Military Crew Over Unauthorized Airspace Entry
Burkina Faso briefly detained eleven Nigerian military officers after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made an emergency landing in the country. The landing occurred […]