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Govt says hunting down traffickers after 15 Zimbabweans die abroad

Information minister Soda Zhemu said the victims were deceived into taking up what were presented as legitimate jobs, only to be pushed into active combat.

By Brent Shamu Mar. 25, 2026

Govt says hunting down traffickers after 15 Zimbabweans die abroad

Playing Russian Roulette with Africa’s future

Authorities report a disturbing surge in deceptive recruitment practices that have escalated into human trafficking.

By Newsday Mar. 23, 2026

Playing Russian Roulette with Africa’s future

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African nations shielded from Russian recruitment as Zim activists demand action

Countries reportedly shielded from recruitment include Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Guinea, Angola, Namibia and Ethiopia.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 6, 2026

African nations shielded from Russian recruitment as Zim activists demand action

Another Zimbabwean killed in Russia-Ukraine war

ANOTHER Zimbabwean has been killed in the Russia-Ukraine war, deepening fears that Russian recruiters are tightening their grip on vulnerable Africans as the conflict drags on.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 5, 2026

Another Zimbabwean killed in Russia-Ukraine war

Africa must not function as Russia’s tool for aggression

For four years, Russia has been conducting a war of conquest against Ukraine. It is a war that became Ukraine’s endless tragedy and Russia’s endless humiliation.

By Olexander Scherba Feb. 27, 2026

Africa must not function as Russia’s tool for aggression

Zim abstains from UN vote to end Russia-Ukraine war

ZIMBABWE is among 51 nations that abstained from a United Nations (UN) vote on lasting peace in the Russian-Ukraine war, a conflict that has drawn African nationals, including Zimbabweans.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Feb. 26, 2026

Zim abstains from UN vote to end Russia-Ukraine war

Africa at the crossroads: Sovereignty, youth, and the lessons of Ukraine

This war exposes a paradox that Africa can no longer ignore.

By Wellington Muzengeza Feb. 23, 2026

Africa at the crossroads: Sovereignty, youth, and the lessons of Ukraine

Beware the Ides of Moscow

Other estimates place the number of Africans in Russia’s ranks at between 3 000 and 4 000, part of a broader contingent of 18 000 to 20 000 foreign fighters.

By Newsday Feb. 21, 2026

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Zimbabwean activists push for AU action on Russia trafficking saga

According to reports, African men from dozens of countries were recruited through misleading job offers that promised high salaries, safe working conditions or fast-track residency.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 8, 2026