Russia’s war in Ukraine has taken on a disturbing new dimension, as media reports confirm that hundreds of young African men are being lured, coerced, or tricked into fighting on the front lines for the Kremlin. Marketed with promises of stable employment, education, or fast-track Russian citizenship, many are instead funneled into combat roles with […]
Ghana signed a memorandum of understanding with bilateral creditors, including France and China, to restructure $5.4 billion worth of debt. The deal was seen as a prerequisite for unlocking $360 million from the IMF under a $3 billion bailout program next month. Ghana was the second African country to default on its debt following Zambia […]
Burkina Faso’s interim President Ibrahim Traore has assured US diplomats that he has no intention of inviting mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group to fight militants in the country, US under secretary for political affairs Victoria Nuland said on Wednesday (26 October). Western powers have expressed a concern that Burkina Faso might follow the lead of […]
