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Обманом завербованные на войну за Россию вызывают волну возмущения в Африке

eschelhaas — пятница, февраля 27, 2026 - 14:46

Эксперт Кризисной группы Полин Бакс анализирует дипломатические последствия публикаций о том, что кадровые агентства в ряде африканских стран вводили мужчин в заблуждение и фактически способствовали их отправке воевать на стороне России в Украине.

Recruits Duped into Joining Russian War Effort Spark African Outcry

eschelhaas — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 12:38

Crisis Group expert Pauline Bax describes the diplomatic fallout of revelations that employment agencies across Africa have lured men into joining the Russian side in the war in Ukraine

A Year After Protests Rocked Kenya, Kenyan Youth Return to the Streets

eschelhaas — Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 13:46

Crisis Group expert Meron Elias reports on the Kenya street protests of 25 June, and what the government should do to address youth discontent in their aftermath

High Stakes for the South Sudan Talks in Kenya

zbelison — Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 17:33

As South Sudan contends with a prolonged political and economic crisis, Kenyan mediators are attempting to broker an agreement between the country’s government and exiled opposition leaders. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Daniel Akech assesses how the talks are progressing.

Kenya and the Future of Protests

hschaub — Friday, July 12, 2024 - 16:42

In this episode of The Horn, Alan is joined by writer and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola to talk about the recent wave of nationwide protests in Kenya, their causes and their implications for the country and the region.

What is Behind Kenya’s Protest Movement?

zbelison — Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 16:09

Kenyan police have killed dozens of protesters since demonstrations against proposed new taxes began on 18 June. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Meron Elias explains the roots of the discontent and calls for meaningful dialogue with young people demanding accountability from the country’s leaders.

Ruto in Washington: Kenya’s State Visit and the U.S.’s Africa Policy

hschaub — Friday, May 31, 2024 - 17:20

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Africa director Murithi Mutiga about Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to the U.S., Nairobi’s pivot West and Washington’s Africa policy.

What’s at Stake in Kenyan President William Ruto’s State Visit to the U.S.?

eoflaherty — Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 16:37

The Kenyan president is the first African leader invited for a state visit to the U.S. in fifteen years. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Meron Elias examines what both sides hope to gain from a trip that comes amid sharpening geopolitical competition in Africa.

Kenya and the Chaos in Haiti

hschaub — Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 16:52

This week on The Horn, Alan is joined by Crisis Group’s Haiti expert Diego Da Rin and Africa Director Murithi Mutiga to discuss the surging gang violence in Haiti and how it affects the prospects of a Kenya-led mission to restore order in the country.

Absorbing Climate Shocks and Easing Conflict in Kenya’s Rift Valley

bsilva — Thursday, April 20, 2023 - 15:08

A series of failed rainy seasons in northern Kenya has sharpened competition among herders, farmers and conservancy owners for land and water, often resulting in bloodshed. Authorities should redouble aid to hard-hit areas and, with donor support, look for ways to encourage sharing of resources.