Category Archives: Africa

    The rise of private military contractors in Africa

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    The rise of private military contractors in Africa Solly Rakgomo | Monday June 1, 2026 06:00 This article explores the role of mercenaries and private military contractors (PMCs) in contemporary African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UAE denies role in Sudan genocide as Colombian mercenary scandal grows

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    the explainer UAE denies role in Sudan genocide as Colombian mercenary scandal grows Investigations into a group of foreign fighters have reopened allegations that the United Arab Emirates is exploiting Sudan’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Trap of “Soft Power”:  How the Russian Federation Recruits Foreigners from African Countries for the War Against Ukraine

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    Publications 01.06.2026 16:20 The Trap of “Soft Power”:  How the Russian Federation Recruits Foreigners from African Countries for the War Against Ukraine Africa mercenaries russian army вербування From sports competitions, educational… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The secret route of colombian fighters joining the RSF

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      EnglishInvestigative Reports The secret route of colombian fighters joining the RSF Ayin Network 5 days ago 431 2 June 2026 More evidence from multiple sources strengthens claims that the United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases To Skirt Sanctions

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    Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases To Skirt Sanctions June 3, 2026 By Africa Defense Forum Russian cargo aircraft were tracked making at least 167 flights to five Algerian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    From Sports Festivals to the Front Line: Ukraine’s Strategic Communications Center Documents How Russia’s “Soft Power” Funnels Africans Into Its War

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    June 2, 2026 From Sports Festivals to the Front Line: Ukraine’s Strategic Communications Center Documents How Russia’s “Soft Power” Funnels Africans Into Its War Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications and Information… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    LSE: Russia’s African Recruitment Is Not an Anomaly – It Is What Happens When Migration Vulnerability Meets a State Willing to Exploit It

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    May 30, 2026 LSE: Russia’s African Recruitment Is Not an Anomaly – It Is What Happens When Migration Vulnerability Meets a State Willing to Exploit It A new analysis published by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Migration vulnerability and the political economy of combat recruitment

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    Yohannes Woldemariam May 29th, 2026 Migration vulnerability and the political economy of combat recruitment Africans are being co-opted into the Russian armed forces and being forced to fight in Ukraine. This… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Worst kept open secret’: HRW urges action on UAE-RSF Sudan ties

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    Worst kept open secret’: HRW urges action on UAE-RSF Sudan ties May 26, 2026 | New Arab, The (UK) Human Rights Watch is calling on the United Kingdom and other Western… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act

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    H.R.8718 – Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act 119th Congress (2025-2026) | Get alerts Bill   Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (Introduced 05/07/2026) Committees: House – Foreign Affairs;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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