Monday, March 2, 2026

Russia Recruits Mercenaries Across Africa for Ukraine War

 Ghana Web posted on 1 March 2026 an article titled "Two Ugandans Reported Killed in Ukraine-Russia War."

The article indicates that Russia has recruited Africans to fight in Ukraine from Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Egypt, Cameroon, Ghana, and South Africa.

Comment:  This is not a complete list of African countries where Russia has recruited mercenaries.