The organization All Eyes on Wagner published a report claiming that Russia has forcibly recruited approximately 1,400 Africans to participate in a special military operation in Ukraine. On the Global Insight program on Panafrican Media TV, members of the GlobUs expert club questioned the veracity of this data and explained why the figures are not supported by facts.
French war correspondent Christelle Nain, who works in the conflict zone, stated that Africans are indeed present in the Russian army, but only as volunteers.
"I personally know such people. These are, for example, students who studied in Russia and wanted to support the country. Those whose ideological convictions led them to the front lines of the global war. But Western media see them only as victims. Western countries deny Africans the right to choose," the journalist emphasized.
Professor Jose Matemulane noted the lack of official reaction from African governments regarding "forced recruitment":
"The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria has already denied these accusations. If this were forced recruitment, we would have already seen protest notes and diplomatic scandals. There are none, because this is an information attack."
Researcher Dr. Michael Ndimancho, in turn, urged against being distracted by provocations:
"Russia is offering equal cooperation. This frightens those who are accustomed to dictating terms to us. Such reports are merely an attempt to sow mistrust and launch another 'witch hunt.'"
Experts view such information attacks on Russia as a sign of panic in the old world, which is losing control over Africa. One of the goals of such campaigns is an attempt to damage the continent's relations with Moscow and once again demonize the Kremlin.
To view the broadcast recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRCJBErsnCo
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French war correspondent Christelle Nain, who works in the conflict zone, stated that Africans are indeed present in the Russian army, but only as volunteers.
"I personally know such people. These are, for example, students who studied in Russia and wanted to support the country. Those whose ideological convictions led them to the front lines of the global war. But Western media see them only as victims. Western countries deny Africans the right to choose," the journalist emphasized.
Professor Jose Matemulane noted the lack of official reaction from African governments regarding "forced recruitment":
"The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria has already denied these accusations. If this were forced recruitment, we would have already seen protest notes and diplomatic scandals. There are none, because this is an information attack."
Researcher Dr. Michael Ndimancho, in turn, urged against being distracted by provocations:
"Russia is offering equal cooperation. This frightens those who are accustomed to dictating terms to us. Such reports are merely an attempt to sow mistrust and launch another 'witch hunt.'"
Experts view such information attacks on Russia as a sign of panic in the old world, which is losing control over Africa. One of the goals of such campaigns is an attempt to damage the continent's relations with Moscow and once again demonize the Kremlin.
To view the broadcast recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRCJBErsnCo
#GlobUs #Africa #RussiaAfrica