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    The emergence of private security governance: Assessing facilitating conditions in the case of Somali piracy

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    Challenges of Providing Security in Lagos State: The Case of Corporate Private Security Organizations

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    ‘Blackwater Air’ Is Back, and Flying for U.S. Special Forces

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    ‘Blackwater Air’ Is Back, and Flying for U.S. Special Forces A corporate descendant of the notorious guns-for-hire firm just got a $204 million contract to support American troops in Africa. David… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Transcom Awards 3 Firms Air Transportation Service Contracts Worth $518M Total

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    Transcom Awards 3 Firms Air Transportation Service Contracts Worth $518M Total Dominique Stump February 7, 2017 Contract Awards, News 127 Views The U.S. Transportation Command has awarded three companies separate contracts worth a combined $518.1… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Boko Haram

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    The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Boko Haram Eeben Barlow February 1, 2017 Africa, Central Africa, Features, Security, Southern Africa Smoldering cars and buildings product of a suicide bombing attempt… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Instant Air Force: The Creation of the CIA’s Air Unit in the Congo, 1962

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    Gambia’s President Is Paying Mercenaries To Help His Cause After Shocking Election Defeat

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    Gambia’s President Is Paying Mercenaries To Help His Cause After Shocking Election Defeat “Jammeh is ready to fight to the teeth and spend money to stay in power,” said an ex-Liberian soldier… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Involvement of the private security sector in African conflicts, peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance operations : final technical report (3 November 2008 – 3 May 2012)

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    Involvement of the private security sector in African conflicts, peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance operations : final technical report (3 November 2008 – 3 May 2012) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Soldiers of Misfortune: The Angolan Civil War, the British Mercenary Intervention, and UK policy towards Southern Africa, 1975-6

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    The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa

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    The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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