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- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Category Archives: Africa
The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan
The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan By Richard Emblin – November 25, 2024 Family photograph found with personal documents of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries
Soldiers of the Rapid Support Forces are being supported by foreign fighters. AP Photo/Hussein Malla Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries Published: July 22, 2024 8:50am… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Russian mercenary
Soldiers from the Wagner Group have helped Vladimir Putin advance his aim of restoring Russian power in Africa. But on the ground, they’ve learned hard lessons. The Russian mercenary Story by Rachel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege
Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege An arial view of Bangui, Central African Republic, is seen on March. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick, File) By JEAN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries and illicit markets: Russia’s Africa Corps and the business of conflict
Mercenaries and illicit markets: Russia’s Africa Corps and the business of conflict English Posted on 14 Feb 2025 The Wagner Group mercenary force and its successor, the Africa Corps, have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Recalibration or Retreat? Russia’s shifting Africa strategy
Recalibration or Retreat? Russia’s shifting Africa strategy With Wagner’s setbacks and the fallout from Ukraine, Moscow is rethinking its role in the Sahel Analysis | Africa regions africa russia John LechnerSergey Eledinov Jan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Romania, DRC: Who is mercenary leader Horatiu Potra?
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of Congo Romania, DRC: Who is mercenary leader Horatiu Potra? Cristian Stefanescu in Bucharest 02/13/2025February 13, 2025 Horatiu Potra is a Romanian citizen who until recently managed a private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Mercenaries’ From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports
‘Mercenaries’ From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports Published Jan 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM EST More than 280 men, alleged to be “Romanian mercenaries” by the Rwanda Defense Force… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Wagner Mercenaries’ Armored Vehicle Attacked in Mali
6 February, 2025A damaged VPK-Ural vehicle. Source: Zaslon324. Russian Wagner Mercenaries’ Armored Vehicle Attacked in Mali Africa Mercenaries Russia World Малі Unidentified forces in Mali ambushed an armored vehicle “VPK-Ural” of Russian Wagner mercenaries. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner’s Successors Wage Campaign Of Terror In Central African Republic, RFE/RL Finds
Wagner’s Successors Wage Campaign Of Terror In Central African Republic, RFE/RL Finds February 09, 2025 00:01 CET By Jean-Fernand Koena, Maja Zivanovic and Mike Eckel Since 2018, Russian mercenaries have been providing security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading