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    WSJ: Wagner Group mercenaries still in the Central African Republic have built a drug empire around the tramadol trade

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    WSJ: Wagner Group mercenaries still in the Central African Republic have built a drug empire around the tramadol trade July 13, 2026, 2:53 am Source: The Wall Street Journal The Wagner Group mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    High on tramadol: How opioid empire is powering Wagner’s African operations

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    High on tramadol: How opioid empire is powering Wagner’s African operations Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in the Central African Republic are dosing fighters with a highly addictive painkiller before battle, as part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Malicious markets: Mapping the violent criminal ecosystem in the Central african Republic

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    Malicious markets: Mapping the violent criminal ecosystem in the Central African Republic Jun 2026 by Ruben De Koning, Nathalia Dukhan – GI-TOC An in-depth study of the predatory trades and networks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Saudi Arabia accused of using foreign mercenaries to train Somali fighters

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    Saudi Arabia accused of using foreign mercenaries to train Somali fighters By Agencies July 11, 2026 07:59 (EAT) A Somali youth holds the national flag, at Lido beach, Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz District,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals

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    Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals July 11, 2026 0 Comments By Africa Defense Forum Key Takeaways Wagner Group Deeply Embedded in CAR’s Conflict Economy —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue?

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    Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue? Stopfake 18:43, 11 july 2026 AI translation The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Erik Prince contractors deployed in Eastern Congo as Rwanda accuses DRC of using mercenaries

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    Erik Prince contractors deployed in Eastern Congo as Rwanda accuses DRC of using mercenaries 02/11/202611 February, 2026 Blackwater founder Erik Prince deployed private security contractors to support Democratic Republic of Congo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    China Uses Privateers To Expand Influence In African Waters

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    A photo from the Chinese private security contractor Hua Xin Zhong An’s social media shows the company’s maritime security personnel. Photo Credit: HUA XIN ZHONG AN China Uses Privateers To Expand… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Russian Federation’s African Corps deployed 200 troops to regain control of the city of Anefis in Mali

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    The Russian Federation’s African Corps deployed 200 troops to regain control of the city of Anefis in Mali UA NEWS 10 July 2026 17:08 Malian government forces, together with the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Convoy carrying Russian Africa Corps fighters ambushed in Northern Mali

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    Convoy carrying Russian Africa Corps fighters ambushed in Northern Mali July 10, 2026, 05:27 AM The Tuareg rebel group FLA claimed responsibility for the attack, with Niger providing support to Mali’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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