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Privatization of War in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is increasingly relying on foreign contractors and mercenary networks to bolster the operational capacity of its armed forces, particularly in countering the advancing March 23 Movement (M23) rebels. Continue reading
Africa Corps Shifts Tactics in Mali
Africa Corps Shifts Tactics in Mali Russian mercenaries take “backseat role” as they move out of contested areas and rely on air operations By ADFJune 16, 20264 Mins Read Africa Corps… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Africa Corps (Russia)
Africa Corps (Russia) The Africa Corps (Russian: Африканский корпус, romanized: Afrikanskiy korpus, lit. ’African Corps’) is a Russian paramilitary organization established by the Russian Ministry of Defence, which serves as an expeditionary force… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nigerian Navy receives first of ten privately funded security vessels
The vessel is the first of ten security support vessels (SSVs) being provided by Sterling Oil Exploration Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) under a memorandum of agreement with the Nigerian Navy. The second vessel (Kali 4) is almost complete and ready for launch. Continue reading
Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia’s Africa Corps
Life returned to normal in Niger’s capital on Sunday, a day after mutineers stormed the presidential palace and a military base at Niamey’s main airport, resisting forces loyal to the ruling junta until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened. State TV reported that dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested, with some paraded in front of cameras live on television. Continue reading
The UAE’s Responsibility for Atrocities in Sudan
The UAE’s Responsibility for Atrocities in Sudan By Jenny Maddocks Published on August 25, 2026 As the civil war in Sudan rages on, civilians sheltering in the city of El Obeid… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Blood Money: How UAE Support and Foreign Mercenaries Enabled the Fall of El Fasher
Blood Money: How UAE Support and Foreign Mercenaries Enabled the Fall of El Fasher April 2026 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says
The paramilitary RSF group has been fighting Sudan’s regular army since 2023
A network of Colombian mercenaries backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) provided critical support to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) enabling it to capture the western city of el-Fasher last year, a new report says.
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Outsourcing war: Holding Russia and its African partners accountable for Wagner’s crimes
Since 2017, Russian private military companies such as Wagner, and now its successor, Africa Corps, have become a fixture of Africa’s security landscape. These shadow armies have trained local troops, guarded oilfields and gold mines, and helped African strongmen cling to power. In return, Moscow has secured lucrative mining concessions and geopolitical influence across the continent. Continue reading
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The Tuareg and jihadist alliance of Mali releases two Russian mercenaries after two years of kidnapping
Two Russian military contractors linked to the Africa Corps have been released after spending two years held by the Tuareg and jihadist coalition fighting against the military junta of Mali, a release achieved thanks to the intervention of Moscow and high-ranking officials of the Libyan Army. Continue reading