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Russia Steps Up Soldier Recruitment in African Nations

Original: Following warnings from Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Botswana, Russia has intensified soldier recruitment across seve

After warnings from Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Botswana, Russia has intensified military recruitment efforts across several African countries. The campaign is now reportedly focused on Zimbabwe and Burundi, with new efforts expanding into Madagascar, as Moscow continues seeking foreign manpower amid its war in Ukraine.

Why now: Russia is openly broadening its foreign soldier recruitment to new African countries despite prior warnings from the continent's governments.

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• Following warnings from Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Botswana, Russia has intensified soldier recruitment across several African nations, focusing on Zimbabwe and Burundi, with new efforts expanding into Madagascar. https:// ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/… · hanse_mina · 2

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