Africa
War in Ukraine
African Nations Seek Return of Citizens Captured Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Kenya wants five captured nationals recognized as victims of human trafficking as Russia continues to recruit overseas under false pretenses.
Oct. 9, 2026
Russia
Mali Army, Russia’s Wagner Committed War Crimes Against Civilians, Amnesty Says
Amnesty says Malian forces and Wagner killed and tortured civilians during joint operations, documenting at least 34 unlawful deaths.
Sept. 29, 2026
Russia
Russia Expands Africa Corps Despite Doubts Over Its Effectiveness, Intel Says
Russia’s defense ministry expanded the force from 4,618 to 6,180 personnel and deployed contingents to seven more countries after recent setbacks in Africa.
Sept. 18, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Abstains as UN Backs Equal Earth Map Showing Crimea Separate From Ukraine
Ukraine abstained from a UN vote on the Equal Earth map projection after the map depicted occupied Crimea separated from mainland Ukraine.
Sept. 6, 2026
Russia
Russia Uses Air Shadow Fleet to Supply Forces in Africa
Russia is using a network of military and private aircraft, similar to its maritime “shadow fleet,” to sustain its forces in Africa’s Sahel region, with at least 75 flights recorded between Jan. 2025 and July 2026.
Aug. 23, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Russia’s Powerplay in Sudan Continues
Even after the rebranding of Wagner, Russia is still undermining stability in Sudan.
Aug. 16, 2026
Russia
Russian Arms Shipment Reaches Mali via Togo
A sanctioned Russian cargo ship, escorted by a naval vessel, delivered armored vehicles to Mali’s ruling junta via Togo amid recent rebel advances.
Aug. 2, 2026
Europe
EU Races to Contain New Migrant Crisis as Thousands Cross Into Spain’s N. Africa Enclave
Spain and the EU are confronting a new massive influx of illegal migrants from Morocco.
July 31, 2026
Russia
Angola Court Jails 2 Russian Spies on Espionage, Terrorism Charges
The two are accused of inciting protests and interfering in local elections but denied the charges.
July 22, 2026
Russia
Mali Separatists Attack Russian Mercenary, Soldier Convoy
After an initial army reinforcement convoy from the major northern city of Gao was ambushed last Sunday, a second convoy came under attack on Thursday morning, with fierce fighting still underway.
July 9, 2026
Russia
‘Too Early to Say Russia Is Losing Africa’: HUR on Moscow’s Post-Wagner Strategy
Three years after the collapse of the Wagner Group, Russia continues to expand its influence across Africa through military deployments, resource extraction and large-scale disinformation campaigns.
June 23, 2026
Russia
Moscow Expands African Influence Campaign via ‘Russian Houses,’ Ukraine Says
Ukrainian intelligence said the campaign aims to target young Africans with pro-Russian messaging.
June 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘One-Way Ticket’: Nigerians Promised Russian Jobs, Sent by Kremlin to Die in Ukraine
Ukrainian intel says Moscow systematically deceives Africans with fake job offers before sending them to war.
May 28, 2026
Russia
Russian Shahed Drone Downed in Mali, Marking First Potential Use in Africa
Rebels in Mali reportedly shot down a Russian Shahed drone for the first time, exposing Moscow’s growing use of Iranian-style UAV warfare across Africa.
May 22, 2026
US
Trump Announces Elimination of Global ISIS No. 2 in Joint US-Nigerian Operation
ISIS global second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki has been killed in a highly complex joint operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces, US President Donald Trump announced.
May 16, 2026
Ukraine
UK Sanctions Network Exploiting Migrants and Supplying Russian Drone Industry
The measures aim to disrupt Russia’s drone production and stop the exploitation of vulnerable migrants, officials said.
May 5, 2026
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