A growing number of Africans are being pulled into Russia-Ukraine War under what analysts and officials describe as a mix of deceptive recruitment tactics, economic desperation, and coercion targeting migrants already living in Russia. As of early 2026, more than 1,700 Africans from at least 36 countries are believed to be serving in the Russian […]

At least 130 citizens of Nigeria living in South Africa have registered for a government-assisted voluntary repatriation program, following a wave of anti-foreigner protests that erupted in late April 2026. The demonstrations, reported in major cities including Pretoria and Johannesburg, have raised safety concerns among migrant communities, prompting Nigerian authorities to take diplomatic action. Nigeria’s […]

International gold mining companies operating in Mali are continuing production despite a surge in coordinated attacks by Islamist militants linked to Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin and Tuareg rebel groups. The renewed violence has intensified security concerns, especially after the killing of the country’s defense minister and growing threats to key supply routes. To protect […]