James Mwanza

James Mwanza is a Blantyre-based peace and security expert who has voiced concerns regarding the alarming recruitment of Malawian youths into the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He emphasizes the urgent need for the Malawian government to investigate the situation of its citizens reportedly trapped in Russia's Alabuga Start Programme, which has lured many with false promises of education and employment. Mwanza advocates for the repatriation of those caught in this crisis and highlights the necessity of taking action to protect the rights and safety of Malawian nationals abroad.