Author Archives: David Isenberg

Insurgent Offensive in Mali Exposes the Deficiencies of Junta-led Security in the Sahel

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Insurgent Offensive in Mali Exposes the Deficiencies of Junta-led Security in the Sahel By Lesley Anne Warner Published on April 30, 2026 Before dawn on April 25, explosions and sustained gunfire… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The UAE-Backed Colombian mercenary network behind Sudan’s El Fasher atrocities

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The UAE-Backed Colombian mercenary network behind Sudan’s El Fasher atrocities Ayin Network 1 week ago 504 23 April 2026 An investigation by the Conflict Intelligence Group (CIG) has revealed the extensive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Corporations in the Crosshairs: Commercial Actors, Conflict Escalation, and Crisis Simulation

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Corporations in the Crosshairs: Commercial Actors, Conflict Escalation, and Crisis Simulation Erik Lin-Greenberg https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3627-9181 eriklg@mit.edu, Benjamin Norwood Harris https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1895-1205, and Daniel Cebul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7532-227XView all authors and affiliations Volume 57, Issue 2… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region

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Kenyan mercenary killed fighting for Russian forces in Kharkiv region 23 Apr, 2026 229 A Kenyan citizen who fought on the side of Russian forces has been killed near the settlement… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Colombian Recruiters Accused of Sending Mercenaries to Sudan

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Colombian Recruiters Accused of Sending Mercenaries to Sudan By Natalia Falah April 23, 2026 Colombian former soldiers have become a sought-after force in global conflict zones, now at the center of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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11:0024.04.2026 Russia’s promises to African countries on halting recruitment proved to be a lie – Sybiha

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11:0024.04.2026 Russia’s promises to African countries on halting recruitment proved to be a lie – Sybiha 2 min read Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha commented on media reports of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“SKELIA” regiment assault troops capture Russian mercenary from Kenya in Kupiansk

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News Video African mercenaries of Russian army 24.04.26 16:38 4 704 17 “SKELIA” regiment assault troops capture Russian mercenary from Kenya in Kupiansk Warriors of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment “SKELIA”  have captured a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Intelligence Seizes Wagner Mercenary Group’s Shadow Empire In Africa

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Russian Intelligence Seizes Wagner Mercenary Group’s Shadow Empire In Africa Russia’s SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner’s influence operations in Africa after the death of its founder,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Al-Qaeda-linked militants launch coordinated attacks across Mali

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Al-Qaeda-linked militants launch coordinated attacks across Mali Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, West Africa’s most well-armed militants, struck across Mali in an “unprecedented” attack in the epicenter of global terrorism. Updated April… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Mercenaries Take Losses as Rebels and Jihadists Launch Joint Attack in Mali

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Russian Mercenaries Take Losses as Rebels and Jihadists Launch Joint Attack in Mali Apr 26, 2026 12:54 3 min read Authors Ivan Khomenko News Writer FLA and JNIM fighters in Sevare, Mali,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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