AU, ECOWAS urged to act as Russian recruitment exploits vulnerable African youth

Fourteen young Ghanaian men thought they were heading to Russia for legitimate work opportunities. Instead, they ended up on the frontlines of a foreign war they knew nothing about. 

The job advertisements appear innocuous enough: construction work in Russia, factory positions with housing included, security roles offering respectable salaries. 

For young Ghanaians struggling in a difficult economy, these postings on social media and WhatsApp groups seem like lifelines.

Source: www.myjoyonline.com

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