The shattered dreams of young Africans on the Russo-Ukrainian front lines

The shattered dreams of young Africans on the Russo-Ukrainian front lines

‘I signed a contract in Russian, a language I don’t know’Originally published on Global VoicesDosseh Koulékpato, a student from Togo, was captured by Ukrainian troops. Screenshot from United 24’s YouTube channel. Fair use. Since its beginning in February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has quickly evolved into an international conflict whose consequences can be felt as far as Africa. While most African leaders have taken a largely neutral …