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    What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region?

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    EXPLAINER News|Armed Groups What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region? Russia, which has been making inroads into the Sahel through defence partnerships, now faces scrutiny. This… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa

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    Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa By Andrew Osborn and Anna Peverieri April 29, 20269:23 AM EDTUpdated April 29, 2026 Summary Mali rocked by jihadist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Defecting general says Sudan’s RSF recruited 150 Colombian mercenaries

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Defecting general says Sudan’s RSF recruited 150 Colombian mercenaries 29 April 2026 In Editor’s Picks, News, SAF RSF fighting   2 Min April 29, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – A defecting Rapid Support Forces (RSF) general… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Privatization of War in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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    Privatization of War in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Counterterrorism Publication Terrorism Monitor Democratic Republic of the Congo Volume 24, Issue 8 05.01.2026 Brian G. Karamuka Privatization of War in Eastern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia’s Treacherous Withdrawal And Mercenary Logic In Mali

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Russia’s Treacherous Withdrawal And Mercenary Logic In Mali Opinion & Interviews By Ipole AMAJAMA On May 2, 2026 On April 26, 2026, the desert winds carried more than dust across the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    How it all went wrong for the Rus­si­ans in Mali

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    How it all went wrong for the Rus­si­ans in Mali West African nation’s faith in Moscow’s abil­ity to pro­tect it from Islam­ists is fad­ing fast after attacks Ben Farmer 3 May… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    SADAT: Turkey’s Wagner Group

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Pamphili in Rome on April 29, 2025. Turkey has come to rely on a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    French minister in Mali to thwart hiring of Russian mercenaries

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    French minister in Mali to thwart hiring of Russian mercenaries By VOA September 20, 2021 07:55 (EAT) Listen to the article now Audio by Vocalize Audio by Vocalize France’s Armed Forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian Mercenaries Take Control of Eastern CAR

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Russian Mercenaries Take Control of Eastern CAR In a region with little government presence, Russian fighters operate with impunity By ADFMarch 10, 2026Updated:March 10, 20263 Mins Read Russian mercenaries are creating… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The rise of private military contractors in Africa

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    The rise of private military contractors in Africa Solly Rakgomo | Monday June 1, 2026 06:00 This article explores the role of mercenaries and private military contractors (PMCs) in contemporary African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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