When Russia Draws Its Cannon Fodder From Africa

When Russia draws its cannon fodder from Africa

Victims of propaganda, many young Africans in search of a better life go to Russia. Yet they find only the violence of war — and too often, death. To compensate for the lack of soldiers, the Russian authorities set up recruitment campaigns in Africa, first through Wagner mercenaries, before these networks diversified. IVP614 - March 2026 / Africa

AEOW report exposes grim reality of Russia's recruitment of Africans Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

–But says no Malawians recruited or killed in war A new report titled “The Business of Despair” has found that no Malawian nationals have been recruited or killed in the Russia-Ukraine war, which marked its fourth anniversary last week. The report was released by All Eyes on Wagner (AEOW), a French OSINT project now part […] The post AEOW report exposes grim reality of Russia’s recruitment of Africans appeared first on Malawi 24.