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Georja CALVIN-SMITH

Russian war, African recruits

Kremlin Ukraine Kenya Kinshasa London the Democratic Republic of Congo World Championships

Cover image: AFRICANS ON RUSSIAN BATTLEFIELDS © France 24

In this edition: thousands of Africans have found themselves in Ukraine fighting or working on behalf of the Kremlin. We speak to a journalist who just got back from Ukraine. Also, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the C64 opposition coalition held a demonstration in the capital Kinshasa. And finally, Kenya's celebrating a stellar athletics victory as the country beats London in the race to host the 2029 World Championships.

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