Russia’s African Cannon Fodder By Andrew Firmin Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/04/russias-african-cannon-fodder/ LONDON, Apr 20 2026 (IPS) - On 7 April, the government of Cameroon published a list of 16 of its citizens confirmed killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine. That means the number of Cameroon citizens killed in this distant war has likely surpassed a hundred, making the country the biggest victim of a Russian recruitment drive increasingly focused on Africa. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service