Category Archives: Africa

    Mali’s Overreliance on Mercenary Forces Leads to Failure

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    Mali’s Overreliance on Mercenary Forces Leads to Failure Russia’s Africa Corps are unable to stop advance of terrorists and FLA rebel group By ADFMay 19, 20264 Mins Read The joint operation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says

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    Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says French FM Jean-Noël Barrot calls Russia “largely defeated” in Africa—as its Africa Corps flees Kidal and Mali’s junta cries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report

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    Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report Story by AP CAIRO (AP) — An armed group in Libya assisted in transferring former Colombian military personnel to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Limits of Russia’s Africa Corps: Mali and the JNIM-FLA Offensive  

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    The Limits of Russia’s Africa Corps: Mali and the JNIM-FLA Offensive  Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Bottom Line Up Front Coordinated attacks by al-Qaeda’s Sahelian affiliate, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), and the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Is the Sahel redefining its security? African agency, private military companies, and the changing face of security partnership

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    Is the Sahel redefining its security? African agency, private military companies, and the changing face of security partnership You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies

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    The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies Mike Bamigboye Nov 6 2024 AfricaPMCsPrivate securityWagner Group If the increasing engagement of Russian private military companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private force in Africa

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    Chapter Private force in Africa Reassessing regulatory frameworks and advocating for an African-centric approach to PMSCs ByOluwaseyi Mike Bamigboye, Christopher Kinsey BookMercenaries and Security Contractors in the 21st Century Edition 1st Edition… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia is losing its status as a key power in Africa after Mali defeat

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    Russia is losing its status as a key power in Africa after Mali defeat May 11, 2026, 06:02 AM Malian soldiers on patrol after an attack on Mali’s main military base,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France

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    Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France France’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the Burkina Faso government was fully aware of the risks of working with mercenaries from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF

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    Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF By Joshua Odeyemi Mon, 4 May 2026 3:07:25 WAT Fresh allegations of foreign backing for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, RSF, have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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