Episode
Cameroon's youth caught in Russia's war recruitment drive
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- DW AfricaLink
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- Aug 24, 2026
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- 1559
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Summary
Cameroon says 16 of its citizens died serving in Russia's military. Why are young Africans signing up to fight in the Ukraine war, and what role do poverty and recruitment networks play?