Category Archives: Africa

African Union says mercenaries’ presence in Libya threatens neighbor states

Posted on October 26, 2021 by David Isenberg

News In Brief African Union says mercenaries’ presence in Libya threatens neighbor states October 17, 2021 – 22:23 Written by: AbdulkaderAssad The Chairman of the African Union’s Commission, Moussa Faki, said… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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France Will Leave Mali if Russian Mercenaries Set Up There

Posted on October 26, 2021 by David Isenberg

France Will Leave Mali if Russian Mercenaries Set Up There Sep 14, 2021 Ania Nussbaum, Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — France and its international partners won’t stay in Mali should Russian mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin admits presence of Russian private military companies in Mali

Posted on October 26, 2021 by David Isenberg

Putin admits presence of Russian private military companies in Mali Russian president says military contractors could be active in guarding mining operations in West African country Elena Teslova   |21.10.2021 MOSCOW… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Macron gives up Mali to Russian mercenaries as troops withdraw

Posted on October 18, 2021 by David Isenberg

Macron gives up Mali to Russian mercenaries as troops withdraw Jane Flanagan Thursday October 14 2021, 3.00pm BST, The Times Operation Barkhane began in 2013 after Islamists seized control of much… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Africa, a goldmine for military contractors

Posted on October 18, 2021 by David Isenberg

Africa, a goldmine for military contractors Post Date: October 1, 2021 | Category: Around the World, The Danger Zone In recent years, U.S. military operations in Africa have greatly expanded. Washington… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian casualties mounting in CAR

Posted on October 18, 2021 by David Isenberg

Russian casualties mounting in CAR 15 October 2021 by Thomas Bullock & Christian Haimet Reports indicate 11 Russian-backed contractors have been killed in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) since August: the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is Mali flirting with Russian mercenaries to get Washington’s attention?

Posted on October 14, 2021 by David Isenberg

QuincyInst.org Photo: Luca Perra via shutterstock.com Africa Is Mali flirting with Russian mercenaries to get Washington’s attention? It’s easy for smaller countries to exploit American fears in the ‘great power competition’… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military Contractors in Africa: The Case of Erik Prince

Posted on October 14, 2021 by David Isenberg

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Mali Looks To Russian Mercenaries For Security

Posted on October 5, 2021 by David Isenberg

Mali Looks To Russian Mercenaries For Security Emmet McGeown September 26, 2021   Mali’s ruling military junta is poised to sign a security deal with a supposed Russian private military contractor… 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’

Posted on October 5, 2021 by David Isenberg

September 19, 2021 18:48 GMT Mali’s Junta Dismisses Warnings Not To Hire Russia’s Vagner ‘Mercenaries’ 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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