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Russia’s promises to Kenya to stop recruitment were lies,
Russia’s promises to Kenya to stop recruitment were lies, – Sybiha Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commented on reports that Russia is deploying Kenyan mercenaries in combat operations. He wrote about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region
Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region 23 Apr, 2026 A Kenyan citizen who fought on the side of Russian forces has been killed near the settlement of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Insurgent Offensive in Mali Exposes the Deficiencies of Junta-led Security in the Sahel
Insurgent Offensive in Mali Exposes the Deficiencies of Junta-led Security in the Sahel By Lesley Anne Warner Published on April 30, 2026 Before dawn on April 25, explosions and sustained gunfire… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region
Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region 23 Apr, 2026 229 A Kenyan citizen who fought on the side of Russian forces has been killed near the settlement… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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11:0024.04.2026 Russia’s promises to African countries on halting recruitment proved to be a lie – Sybiha
11:0024.04.2026 Russia’s promises to African countries on halting recruitment proved to be a lie – Sybiha 2 min read Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha commented on media reports of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“SKELIA” regiment assault troops capture Russian mercenary from Kenya in Kupiansk
News Video African mercenaries of Russian army 24.04.26 16:38 4 704 17 “SKELIA” regiment assault troops capture Russian mercenary from Kenya in Kupiansk Warriors of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “SKELIA” have captured a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Intelligence Seizes Wagner Mercenary Group’s Shadow Empire In Africa
Russian Intelligence Seizes Wagner Mercenary Group’s Shadow Empire In Africa Russia’s SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner’s influence operations in Africa after the death of its founder,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Al-Qaeda-linked militants launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Al-Qaeda-linked militants launch coordinated attacks across Mali Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, West Africa’s most well-armed militants, struck across Mali in an “unprecedented” attack in the epicenter of global terrorism. Updated April… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Mercenaries Take Losses as Rebels and Jihadists Launch Joint Attack in Mali
Russian Mercenaries Take Losses as Rebels and Jihadists Launch Joint Attack in Mali Apr 26, 2026 12:54 3 min read Authors Ivan Khomenko News Writer FLA and JNIM fighters in Sevare, Mali,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Street battles and withdrawal of Russian mercenaries: Inside the 48-hour fall of Mali’s Kidal
Search query Street battles and withdrawal of Russian mercenaries: Inside the 48-hour fall of Mali’s Kidal The FRANCE 24 Observers Mon, 27 April 2026 at 10:09 am GMT-4 4 min… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading