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Russia: At least forty-two African mercenaries killed in Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry says African mercenaries have been killed in Ukraine.

The Russian Ministry of Defence says at least forty-two African mercenaries have been killed in Ukraine, but what do we know so far?

Also, why is Burkina Faso's army conducting an eight-hour military exercise in the capital, Ouagadougou? How often does this happen and are residents aware of what's going on?

That and much more in the podcast.

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