# Russian war, African recruits

https://mins.news/en/item/60016

- France 24, 2026-09-15 22:13 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/russian-war-african-recruits

> Thousands of Africans have become caught up in the war in Ukraine, fighting or working for the Kremlin. The programme also covers a C64 opposition coalition demonstration in Kinshasa and Kenya’s athletics success in beating London to host the 2029 World Championships.

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- [Russia's military recruitment drive in Africa — Time to reassess relationship](https://mins.news/en/item/61327) — The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-16
- [Russian war, African recruits and Kenya’s athletics victory](https://mins.news/en/video/60023) — France 24 English, 2026-09-15