An increasing number of African countries are reporting the deaths of their citizens who were allegedly deceived into joining Russia’s war in Ukraine, raising concerns about exploitation and human trafficking linked to foreign recruitment networks. Zimbabwe Confirms Deaths of Recruited Nationals The government of Zimbabwe announced that at least 15…
Kenya has announced that Russia has agreed to stop accepting Kenyan nationals into its armed forces following growing concerns that hundreds of citizens had been drawn into the war in Ukraine. The announcement was made in Moscow by Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi after bilateral discussions with Russian Foreign…
Interpol announced Thursday that law enforcement agencies across Latin America have arrested 60 individuals suspected of sexually abusing children, following a large-scale operation conducted between February 2025 and January 2026. The operation spanned nine countries Belize, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama and…
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has alleged that more than 1,780 Africans are currently fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, claiming Moscow is using deception to lure them into combat. Recruitment Allegations Speaking at a joint press conference with Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Sybiha said African…
Hundreds of Kenyan nationals stranded in Cambodia have turned to the courts in Nairobi, filing a petition that asks judges to compel the government to secure their return. The group describes their ordeal as human trafficking disguised as overseas employment. The Petition According to filings at the High Court, the…
The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nairobi has dismissed allegations that its staff were involved in recruiting Kenyans to fight in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Embassy Statement In a statement released on Thursday, the mission described the claims as a “dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign.” It stressed that…
Nairobi, Kenya – The scars on Victor’s forearm are a permanent reminder of the day a Ukrainian drone struck him after he was forcibly conscripted into the Russian army. Like hundreds of young Kenyans, Victor was lured into a war that had nothing to do with him, and one he…
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing border security cooperation and improving stability in Kenya’s borderlands. The agreement underscores both nations’ commitment to tackling cross-border threats and protecting communities from transnational organised crime. Joint Efforts Against Cross-Border Threats In…
Zwolle, Netherlands – On Tuesday, a Dutch court sentenced Amanuel Walid, an Eritrean national, to 20 years in prison for running a human trafficking network that subjected migrants to torture and extortion while transporting them from Eritrea to Europe via Libya. Court Findings The presiding judge described Walid’s actions as…
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed legislation requiring the Justice Department to release all records related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bill mandates that the files be made available in a searchable and downloadable format within 30 days. Trump, who had previously…