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Category Archives: Africa
Main Target of Russian Mercenaries in Africa Is Civilians, Report Says
Main Target of Russian Mercenaries in Africa Is Civilians, Report Says Newly released data seen by The New York Times suggests that the Kremlin-affiliated Wagner Group plays a central role in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner Group: Putin’s grim reapers giving mercenaries a bad name, now embedded in Africa
ANALYSIS Wagner Group: Putin’s grim reapers giving mercenaries a bad name, now embedded in Africa The United Nations Working Grouphas calculated that civilian targeting accounts for 52% and 71% of Wagner’s involvement… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Africa: Bright business for Chinese security firms
Africa: Bright business for Chinese security firms Alessandro Arduino 27 augusti, 2022 Chinese security firm Hua Xin Zhong An. Photo: Hua Xin Zhong An/WeChat Chinese private security companies have found a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Chinese private security firms are growing their presence in Africa: why it matters
Chinese private security firms are growing their presence in Africa: why it matters Published: August 8, 2022 9.43am EDT Author Alessandro Arduino Principal Research Fellow, National University of Singapore Disclosure statement Alessandro… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia deepening ties with Sudan, sets sights on establishing naval base
Russia deepening ties with Sudan, sets sights on establishing naval base Russia’s proximity to Sudan concealed the Russian theft of Sudan’s gold by All Arab News Staff | August 10, 2022… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
At the heart of the Wagner system, from Douala to Bangui
At the heart of the Wagner system, from Douala to Bangui By Mathieu Olivier Posted on Tuesday, 16 August 2022 11:38 Russian and Rwandan security forces during Central African President Faustin-Archange… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Mercenaries Seek Gold, Sow Chaos in Central Africa
Russian Mercenaries Seek Gold, Sow Chaos in Central Africa Witnesses say 100 people have been killed so far this year US says fighters focused on gold-rich area in war-torn country By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Chinese PSCs self-serving, seek to capture Africa’s emerging markets
Chinese PSCs self-serving, seek to capture Africa’s emerging markets— Di Valerio Fabri (Opinion) August 24, 2022 By Ezra Ukanwa Following the recent increase in operations by Chinese Private-Sector Companies, PSCs, in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Mercenaries Project the Kremlin’s Power Far From Its Troubles in Ukraine
Russia Russian Mercenaries Project the Kremlin’s Power Far From Its Troubles in Ukraine Wagner Group, a private army formed by ‘Putin’s Chef,’ takes aim at Mali’s mineral riches in strategic part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner Group: Putin’s grim reapers giving mercenaries a bad name, now embedded in Africa
World ANALYSIS Wagner Group: Putin’s grim reapers giving mercenaries a bad name, now embedded in Africa The United Nations Working Grouphas calculated that civilian targeting accounts for 52% and 71% of Wagner’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading