FEATURES

Russia’s Role in the Widening Insecurity in Africa

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2026

By Ipole Amajama The African continent is once again at the centre of a geopolitical storm. From the Sahel to Nigeria, insecurity is spreading at an alarming speed, threatening fragile states and destabilising entire regions. While local dynamics and systemic weaknesses play a role, Russia’s

NEWS

UK Sanctions Target Russian Drone Supply Chains, Migrant Exploitation Networks

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

The United Kingdom has unveiled a sweeping new round of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s drone production capabilities and dismantling transnational networks accused of exploiting vulnerable migrants to sustain its war in Ukraine. Announced on May 6, 2026, the measures target 35 individuals and entities linked to human trafficking operations and the supply of critical

NEWS

Over 1,400 Africans Drawn Into Russia-Ukraine War, Hundreds Killed — Investigation Raises Alarm Across Continent

Daily Dispatch April 27, 2026

A disturbing new investigation has uncovered that more than 1,400 African youths have been recruited to fight on the side of Russia in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, with over 300 reportedly killed — sparking outrage, concern, and renewed scrutiny of foreign engagement programmes targeting young Africans. The report, released by INPACT, alleges that at least […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Russia Hosts Classical Music Concert in Abuja to Revive Cultural Ties with Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nigeria has hosted a special classical music concert in Abuja, describing the event as a significant step toward strengthening cultural dialogue and people-to-people relations between Nigeria and Russia. The event, which drew diplomats, cultural enthusiasts, academics and members of the public, featured performances by three

FEATURES

Is Russia Immune to Media Scrutiny in Africa?•Press freedom, sovereignty and Africa’s refusal to be silence

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2026

By Oumarou Sanou A dangerous precedent is emerging across Africa’s diplomatic and media landscape: the public targeting of individual journalists by foreign missions for simply asking difficult questions. The recent pattern of responses from the Russian Embassy in Nigeria toward African journalists and media platforms raises deeper concerns, not only about geopolitics but

COLUMNS

Is Russia Afraid of a Free Press in Africa?

Daily Dispatch December 18, 2025

By Oumarou Sanou The recent reaction by the Russian Embassy in Abuja to opinion articles published in various media, even though it singled out THISDAY and The Sun, raises a question that should concern every African and especially Nigerians who value democracy: when confronted with uncomfortable facts and legitimate scrutiny, does Russia engage with evidence, […]