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Nine Zimbabweans arrested in South Africa for trying to join Russian forces in Ukraine
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South African authorities detained nine Zimbabwean citizens at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport on Tuesday as they attempted to board a chartered flight to Moscow. The police say the group was suspected of planning to travel to the war zone in eastern Ukraine to fight on behalf of Russian forces. This incident highlights a growing trend of African nationals being recruited for overseas conflicts. It also raises concerns about how recruitment networks operate across the continent.
What happened at Johannesburg airport
According to an official statement from the South African Police Service (SAPS) on 8 November
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📅Published: November 10, 2026
✏️Written by Marcus Webb · OMGHive Editorial
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