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    Russian mercenaries closely linked with Sudan’s warring generals

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Russian mercenaries closely linked with Sudan’s warring generals But the Wagner Group and its backers in the Kremlin have much to lose if they back the wrong side By Katharine Houreld Dalton… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    How Russia’s Wagner Group funds its role in Putin’s Ukraine war by plundering Africa’s resources

    Published on by David Isenberg

    How Russia’s Wagner Group funds its role in Putin’s Ukraine war by plundering Africa’s resources By Debora Patta, Sarah Carter Updated on: May 16, 2023 / 9:52 AM / CBS News… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Treasury Sanctions Illicit Gold Companies Funding Wagner Forces and Wagner Group Facilitator

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Treasury Sanctions Illicit Gold Companies Funding Wagner Forces and Wagner Group Facilitator June 27, 2023 WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Central African Republic Mine Displays Stakes for Wagner Group’s Future

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Central African Republic Mine Displays Stakes for Wagner Group’s Future Photo: iLab/CSIS Commentary by Catrina Doxsee , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Jennifer Jun Published July 3, 2023 Amid the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Wagner’s real money never came from diamonds and gold

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Wagner’s real money never came from diamonds and gold Wagner’s businesses in Africa isolate and create dependent economies, not funding for private armies. By Ellen Ioanes Updated Jul 2, 2023, 9:12pm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Can Russia Tame Wagner in Africa Without Destroying It?

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Can Russia Tame Wagner in Africa Without Destroying It? The mercenary group is so deeply enmeshed in the Central African Republic and several other nations that it can’t be easily replaced,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The US cannot allow Russian mercenaries to continue ransacking the African continent

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The US cannot allow Russian mercenaries to continue ransacking the African continent by Roy Allen Howell, opinion contributor – 07/11/23 12:00 PM ET Share Tweet FILE – Supporters of Capt. Ibrahim… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Katzenellenbogen: South Africa’s ominous silence over Wagner Group’s activities in Africa

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Katzenellenbogen: South Africa’s ominous silence over Wagner Group’s activities in Africa 5th July 2023 by Editor BizNews South Africa’s foreign policy objectives in Africa revolve around stability, peace, and growth. However,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Despite crisis in Russia, Wagner mercenaries will continue ops in Africa

    Published on by David Isenberg

    FILE PHOTO: Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin speaks with servicemen during withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut and handing over their positions to regular Russian troops, in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Africa’s moment of truth after Russia’s mutiny

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The Monitor’s View Africa’s moment of truth after Russia’s mutiny The continent’s desire to stay neutral in big-power rivalries is now tested by Moscow’s continuing use of the Wagner mercenaries and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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