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Russia recruits Africans to fight in Ukraine, families seek answers

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Briefings

African leaders and Russian officials met at an Africa-Russia summit in 2026 to discuss security and trade, but the recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine was absent from the agenda. Since 2023, more than 1,400 Africans have been enlisted by Russia, prompting families in Tunisia to search for answers about the fate of their loved ones.

Key points

• More than 1,400 Africans have been enlisted by Russia since 2023.
• Families in Tunisia are searching for answers about the fate of their loved ones.

Context

African leaders and Russian officials gathered at an Africa-Russia summit in 2026 to discuss security, trade, and political cooperation, but the recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine was notably absent from the agenda.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from France 24 reporting on a summit in 2026. The article does not specify the exact number of recruits, the countries where recruitment occurred, or the specific dates of enlistment beyond 2023.

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