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    Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold

    Central African Republic Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold Russian fighters clash with rebels as Kremlin tries to extend power in mineral rich country A soldier… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    US seeks to expel Russian mercenaries from Sudan, Libya

    US seeks to expel Russian mercenaries from Sudan, Libya By SAMY MAGDYtoday 1 of 3 File – In this Saturday Sept. 7, 2019 photo, fighters of the ‘Shelba’ unit, allied with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Eswatini king ‘uses mercenaries to torture activists’

    Eswatini king ‘uses mercenaries to torture activists’ By. Sandile Motha 29th Jan 2023 King Mswati III and Eswatini government ropes in SA-based mercenaries to clamp down on pro-democracy forces. / Gallo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Russia’s Shadow Army Accused in Mysterious Teen Abductions

    Russia’s Shadow Army Accused in Mysterious Teen Abductions ‘MY BOYS’ The Wagner Group is allegedly getting back at fighters who left the private mercenary group by kidnapping their family members. Philip… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Zambian student who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine laid to rest

    Zambian student who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine laid to rest By Nimi Princewill, CNN Published 8:36 AM EST, Wed January 25, 2023 Video Ad Feedback Russia’s notorious Wagner group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Rwanda Says Congo Hiring Mercenaries Heightens Risk of War

    Politics Rwanda Says Congo Hiring Mercenaries Heightens Risk of War Tshisekedi says Congo hired Bulgarian private military group President Tshisekedi says peace talks are ‘at a standstill’ President Felix TshisekediPhotographer: Michele… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Are white mercenaries fighting in the DRC conflict?

    Conflicts Democratic Republic of Congo Are white mercenaries fighting in the DRC conflict? Simone Schlindwein 01/17/2023  January 17, 2023 Western diplomats are deeply worried about the sudden appearance of Eastern European… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    U.S. cable: Russian paramilitary group set to get cash infusion from expanded African mine

    U.S. cable: Russian paramilitary group set to get cash infusion from expanded African mine The Wagner Group’s mining efforts are becoming increasingly lucrative for the organization. The Wagner Group could see… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Prospect Of Wagner’s Growing Influence In Africa Worries Western Powers – Analysis

    Russian Wagner Group mercenaries provide security for convoy with president of the Central African Republic. Photo Credit: Clément Di Roma/VOA Wikipedia Commons Prospect Of Wagner’s Growing Influence In Africa Worries Western… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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    Russian Mercenaries in Mali Trick Gov to Jail UN Peacekeepers

    Russian Mercenaries in Mali Trick Gov to Jail UN Peacekeepers by Davi Ottenheimer on December 30, 2022 Many counties (e.g. France, UK, Germany) recently signaled they would be backing away from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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