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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 3h ·

A growing number of young Africans, lured by promises of civilian jobs in Russia, find themselves forced into military service in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict, as recruitment agencies exploit high unemployment and desperation across the continent, with only a small fraction managing to return home alive. #RussiaUkraineWar #AfricanYouth #FalseRecruitment #KEN #RUS #UKR #TZA #ZMB #ZAF #NGA #GHA #TGO #BWA #MLI #EGY #CMR

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How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia's War in Ukraine
Matthew Mpoke Bigg reported from Nairobi, Kenya, reviewed documents from men who had gone to Russia and spoke to a survivor of the war and families of people killed or missing.
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The New York Times News source @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸· 3h ·

Thousands of young African men have been lured to Russia under the pretense of job opportunities, only to find themselves coerced into military contracts and facing high casualty rates in Moscow's war against Ukraine, highlighting the urgent need for jobs in their home countries amidst Africa's demographic boom and economic challenges. #AfricanYouth #MilitaryRecruitment #RussiaUkraineWar #RU #NG #KE #ZA #GH

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Why are Africans Fighting in Russia's War in Ukraine?
Thousands of young African men have signed up to fight in Moscow's war against Ukraine. Some have posted cheerful videos with Russian soldiers.