In a recent incident that caught global attention, Ukraine seized a Cameroonian cargo ship, the Usko MFU, while it was traveling through the Black Sea. The ship was carrying barley from Crimea, a region controlled by Russia, to Greece. This event has sparked serious concerns, with some experts arguing that it reveals a larger issue: Ukraine’s growing hostility towards African countries, especially those that have strong ties with Russia.

Dr. Franklin Nyamsi, a well-known African writer a...