Nigerian and Senegalese mercenaries killed in Ukraine
Russia鈥檚 Ministry of Defence says at least 42 African mercenaries have been killed in Ukraine.
Local media in Senegal and Nigeria are reporting claims from the Russia Ministry of Defence that at least 42 African mercenaries have killed in Ukraine. We hear from 麻豆社 Monitoring on what is known so far.
Plus, popular and controversial Sierra Leonean singer known as Boss LAJ has appeared in court.
And the latest from the Commonwealth Summit, being hosted in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.
Photo: A Ukrainian soldier looks at the damage after a Russian rocket hit Kostiantynivka in Donbass. Credit: Getty Images.
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