Category Archives: Africa

Mercenaries and private military security: Africa’s thin grey line

ISS Today > Mercenaries and private military security: Africa’s thin grey line The continent cannot afford a situation where states’ use of private companies becomes the norm. 01 Dec 2021  / … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Report Fingers Chadian Fighters As Mastermind Of Instability In Sahel, Libya

Report Fingers Chadian Fighters As Mastermind Of Instability In Sahel, Libya Chief Bisong Etahoben Send an email  December 7, 2021 CHADIAN REBELS IN LIBYA Fighters of Chadian origin have been fingered… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Soldiers of Fortune: The Future of Chadian fighters after the Libyan ceasefire

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Soldiers of fortune: The future of Chadian fighters after the Libyan ceasefire

Soldiers of fortune: The future of Chadian fighters after the Libyan ceasefire Posted on 03 Dec 2021 Conflict zones are key hubs in the global criminal economy, and nowhere is this… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Domestic Disinformation on the Rise in Africa

Domestic Disinformation on the Rise in Africa By the Africa Center for Strategic Studies October 6, 2021 A growing trend of domestic political actors deploying targeted disinformation schemes requires expanded fact-checking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Israeli Spyware Was Used Against US Diplomats in Uganda

Israeli Spyware Was Used Against US Diplomats in Uganda Ellen Ioanes / Vox ‘NSO Group says its spyware targets only criminals and terrorists. Critics disagree.’ (photo: Getty Images) 06 December 21… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian mercenaries using EU-trained soldiers in Africa

Russian mercenaries using EU-trained soldiers in Africa EU Military Training Mission in République centrafricaine (Photo: eeas.europa.eu) By Andrew Rettman Brussels, 29. Nov, 07:09 Listen to article Russian mercenaries have taken command… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US Cautions Mali About Using Russian Mercenaries

SA US Cautions Mali About Using Russian Mercenaries September 24, 2021 6:21 PM Jeff Seldin FILE – A truck of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military organization, is seen Feb.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mali’s Junta Dismisses Warnings Not To Hire Russia’s Vagner ‘Mercenaries’

Mali’s Junta Dismisses Warnings Not To Hire Russia’s Vagner ‘Mercenaries’ September 19, 2021 18:48 GMT By RFE/RL The private Russian security firm Vagner has a presence in many African countries. (file… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian mercenaries leave trail of destruction in the Central African Republic

Russian mercenaries leave trail of destruction in the Central African Republic Neil Munshi  and Max Seddon, FT, 22/10/21 Mineral-rich country is ‘perfect laboratory’ for Wagner group as Kremlin extends influence in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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