# Russian war, African recruits and Kenya’s athletics victory

https://mins.news/en/video/60023

- France 24 English, 2026-09-15 22:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ0-yReiEEk

> The programme examines how thousands of Africans have become involved in the war in Ukraine, fighting or working for the Kremlin, and speaks with a journalist recently back from the country. It also covers a C64 opposition coalition demonstration in Kinshasa and Kenya’s successful bid to host the 2029 World Championships, beating London.

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