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South Africa scrambles to rescue 17 men lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine, exposing a web of exploitation, politics and international mercenary recruiting involving a former president's daughter.

African leaders are pushing to have colonial-era crimes recognized, criminalized and addressed through reparations.

The South African government is investigating how more than a dozen men unwittingly ended up on the front line in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Chinese entrepreneur stirs controversy by amassing 10 million and leasing them to companies outside Africa. Internet service providers cry foul.

Guinea-Bissau has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020.