Category Archives: Africa

UN paid millions to Russian aviation firm since learning of sex attack on girl

Posted on July 31, 2015 by

UN paid millions to Russian aviation firm since learning of sex attack on girl Exclusive: Documents reveal United Nations unit uncovered possible ‘culture of sexual exploitation and abuse’ after 2010 attack… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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`Mercenaries’ for South Sudan war

Posted on July 27, 2015 by

`Mercenaries’ for South Sudan war Sunday, 26 July 2015 21:35 By Haggai Matsiko South Sudan warring parties Country President Salva Kiiri and his former Vice President Reik Machar, stretching hand to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince eyes South Africa

Posted on July 22, 2015 by

 Erik Prince eyes South Africa Erik Prince, the founder of the notorious former Blackwater, is(…) [ 110 words ] [€1,6] MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE : Erik Prince | Blackwater | Frontier Services Group |… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GardaWorld Announces Strategic Expansion to Become the Premier Security Provider in Africa and the Middle East

Posted on July 17, 2015 by

GardaWorld Announces Strategic Expansion to Become the Premier Security Provider in Africa and the Middle East Published: July 13, 2015 9:30 a.m. ET As part of its expansion, the company signs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Coalition of the Hired – Privatized Peacekeeping in Africa, A Different Solution

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

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SECURITY SECTOR REFORM IN SOUTH SUDAN: IDENTIFYING ROLES FOR PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

SECURITY SECTOR REFORM IN SOUTH SUDAN: IDENTIFYING ROLES FOR PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES Portada, Robert A; Riley, John H; Gambone, Michael D. Journal of Third World Studies31.2 (Fall 2014): 151-178. You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The private military and security sector and African conflicts : a case study of Sierra Leone

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

The private military and security sector and African conflicts : a case study of Sierra Leone Publication Year 2014 Volume Number Vol 1 Issue Number Issue 1 Pages 83-109 Journal Title… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Foreign fighters: UN expert group on mercenaries in fact-finding visit to Tunisia

Posted on June 28, 2015 by

Foreign fighters: UN expert group on mercenaries in fact-finding visit to Tunisia M2 Presswire 26 June 2015 GENEVA, Switzerland, African Press Organization (APO) — A delegation of the United Nations Working… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The fight-back against Boko Haram’s reign of terror

Posted on June 25, 2015 by

The fight-back against Boko Haram’s reign of terror Use of Private Military Contractors STTEP International in the fight against Boko Haram was justified by Nigerian security forces’ inability to quell the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SECURITY SECTOR REFORM IN SOUTH SUDAN: IDENTIFYING ROLES FOR PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES

Posted on June 24, 2015 by

SECURITY SECTOR REFORM IN SOUTH SUDAN: IDENTIFYING ROLES FOR PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES Portada, Robert A; Riley, John H; Gambone, Michael D Journal of Third World Studies 10-01-2014 INTRODUCTION SEEKING… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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