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Family fears missing KZN man was recruited as mercenary in Russia

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Family fears missing KZN man was recruited as mercenary in Russia Maqhinga Mfanafuthi Majola, a bodyguard at Mthonjaneni Municipality, has not been heard from since December 13. 03/03/2026 Lethu Nxumalo 1… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia recruits thousands of mercenaries from Africa to fight Ukraine, European Parliament says

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Russia recruits thousands of mercenaries from Africa to fight Ukraine, European Parliament says Tetyana Vysotska, Iryna Balachuk — 12 March, 13:49 Photo: Facebook 4213 Russia is recruiting thousands of low-income citizens… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Nigerians on the killing fields of foreign war

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Nigerians on the killing fields of foreign war By : Uche J. Udenka Date: 7 March 2026 4:16am WAT Ukraine-Russia missile fired There is something profoundly disturbing about the idea that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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From Wagner to GRU, Russian Military Men Are Manning Moscow’s Shadow Fleet

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From Wagner to GRU, Russian Military Men Are Manning Moscow’s Shadow Fleet Investigation Cargo ships transporting sanctioned Russian oil through the Baltic Sea are routinely setting sail with two extra crew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In ‘Hell’s Army,’ Intrepid Journalists Investigate Brutal Wagner Group, Russia’s Merciless Mercenary Army

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In ‘Hell’s Army,’ Intrepid Journalists Investigate Brutal Wagner Group, Russia’s Merciless Mercenary Army – CPH:DOX By Matthew Carey Matthew Carey Documentary Editor, Awards @mattcarey March 10, 2026 6:00am ‘Hell’s Army’ Evergreen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries possibly linked to Wagner Group found in Russia’s shadow fleet

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Mercenaries possibly linked to Wagner Group found in Russia’s shadow fleet Ulyana Krychkovska – 10 March, 14:15 Photo: Helsingin Sanomat Russian personnel with experience as mercenaries and security operatives have begun… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine war

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South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine war South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to Russia’s Putin for support in repatriating the men. Russia’s President Vladimir… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Over 1,700 mercenaries from Africa fighting within Russian forces

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Ukrayinska Pravda Over 1,700 mercenaries from Africa fighting within Russian forces Oleksandr Shumilin Wed, February 25, 2026 at 7:44 AM EST 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia Extracts CAR Gold to Fund War in Ukraine

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Russia Extracts CAR Gold to Fund War in Ukraine Severe economic pressure has led Russia to sell gold taken from Africa By ADFFebruary 24, 20264 Mins Read A dealer inspects gold… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia is recruiting foreign mercenaries under the guise of private companies

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Russia is recruiting foreign mercenaries under the guise of private companies Voivode received 350 million rubles, or nearly 4 million euros, last year Feb 28, 2026 07:09 152      Maria… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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