Africans Fighting for Russia: A New Front in Ukraine and a Warning for Africa The images are stark: thousands of African mercenaries, some from countries as far flung as Mali and Ghana, fighting on behalf of the Kremlin in Ukraine.
The implications are far reaching and disturbing, highlighting a growing trend that could have significant consequences for the continent.
The use of foreign fighters is not new to modern warfare, but the sheer scale and scope of this development raise questions about the nature of conflict in the 21st century.