Category Archives: Africa

Operational Contract Support: Additional Actions Needed To Manage, Account for, and Vet Defense Contractors in Africa

Posted on December 19, 2015 by

Operational Contract Support: Additional Actions Needed to Manage, Account for, and Vet Defense Contractors in Africa GAO-16-105: Published: Dec 17, 2015. Publicly Released: Dec 17, 2015. Highlights Recommendations You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Use of Nigerian Navy for private security remains subject to severe restrictions

Posted on December 8, 2015 by

Use of Nigerian Navy for private security remains subject to severe restrictions 24th November 2015 The current practice of using Nigerian Navy (and Nigerian security forces in general) is coming under… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security Contractors: A Way of Combating Piracy in the Horn of Africa

Posted on November 27, 2015 by

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The Future of Private Security Discussed at a Regional Conference

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

The Future of Private Security Discussed at a Regional Conference. November 12, 2015   addisstandard Font Size » Large | Small A regi Dina Esposito, Director of USAID’s Office of Food… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Regional Conference Asserts Need for National Regulatory Framework for PMSCs

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

Regional Conference Asserts Need for National Regulatory Framework for PMSCs November 16, 2015 African states should push for stronger regulatory frameworks to deal with Private Military Security Companies (PMSCs), according to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Perspectives and Experiences of the Ethiopian PMSCs: challengies and opportunities for its regulation

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

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Regional Conference Seeks to Shape Future of Private Security in Africa

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

Regional Conference Seeks to Shape Future of Private Security in Africa November 11, 2015 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, GENEVA, Switzerland, and BERN, Switzerland- A regional conference seeking to facilitate dialogue among states… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Maritime piracy business networks and institutions in Africa

Posted on November 11, 2015 by

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The Security Bazaar: Business Interests and Islamist Power in Civil War Somalia

Posted on October 26, 2015 by

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Mercenaries and the privatisation of security in Africa

Posted on October 26, 2015 by

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