At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa reports that 55 Ghanaians have been killed fighting in Ukraine, with two others held as prisoners of war. He urges the government to address the issue of illegal recruitment schemes.

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa reveals that 55 Ghanaians have been killed in Ukraine, with 272 believed to have been recruited since 2022. He emphasizes the government's commitment to dismantling illegal recruitment networks.

Ukraine accuses Russia of recruiting over 1,700 Africans from 36 countries to fight in the war, with Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa highlighting the deceptive recruitment tactics used.

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa visits Kyiv and urges President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia.

Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa reports that 55 Ghanaians have been killed in Ukraine, with 272 believed to have been recruited since 2022. He calls for intensified public education campaigns to protect youth from illegal recruitment schemes.

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa reports that 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with 272 Ghanaians recruited since 2022. He emphasizes the government's commitment to dismantling illegal recruitment schemes.

Reports indicate that over 1,780 Africans from 36 countries, including 55 Ghanaians, have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa calls for increased awareness and action against illegal recruitment.

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa reports that 55 Ghanaians ... with 272 Ghanaians recruited since 2022. He emphasizes the government's commitment to dismantling illegal recruitment schemes.

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto ... reports that 55 Ghanaians ... been killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, with 272 Ghanaians recruited since 2022. He emphasizes the government's commitment to dismantling illegal recruitment schemes.