Category Archives: Africa

CAR: Experts alarmed by government’s use of “Russian trainers”, close contacts with UN peacekeepers

Posted on April 1, 2021 by David Isenberg

CAR: Experts alarmed by government’s use of “Russian trainers”, close contacts with UN peacekeepers GENEVA (31 March 2021) – A group of UN experts* today expressed alarm at the increased recruitment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries behind human rights abuses in CAR, say UN experts

Posted on April 1, 2021 by David Isenberg

Russian mercenaries behind human rights abuses in CAR, say UN experts Independent experts ‘deeply disturbed’ by connections between Wagner Group and violence since election A truck reportedly used by the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Briton rescued from Mozambique hotel siege

Posted on March 30, 2021 by David Isenberg

Briton rescued from Mozambique hotel siege Jane Flanagan Monday March 29 2021, 12.00pm BST, The Times Nick Alexander, right, shows his relief as he and a colleague are rescued by South… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private security firms won’t end Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado insurgency

Posted on March 30, 2021 by David Isenberg

Alfredo Zuniga/AFP Sectors: Technology & Information Private security firms won’t end Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado insurgency The insurgency in Mozambique’s gas-rich province has caused over 2,000 deaths and displaced over 700,000 people,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DAG mercenaries to leave Cabo Delgado in April as Mozambique’s military takes over

Posted on March 28, 2021 by David Isenberg

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As Empresas Militares Privadas e o processode pacificação no Darfur

Posted on March 23, 2021 by David Isenberg

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Mine that produced Queen’s diamond investigates claims of abuses by guards

Posted on March 18, 2021 by David Isenberg

Mine that produced Queen’s diamond investigates claims of abuses by guards Petra Diamonds already faces court action on similar grounds, as its contractors are accused of continued assaults on illegal miners… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security in Kenya and the Impact of Chinese Actors

Posted on March 18, 2021 by David Isenberg

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Wagner, Janjaweed mercenaries return to Sirte

Posted on March 15, 2021 by David Isenberg

News Wagner, Janjaweed mercenaries return to Sirte 1 day ago 1 minute read The spokesman for the Sirte-Jufra Operations Room, Abdelhadi Drah said Friday the room’s forces had depicted the return… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CNMC and Erik Prince wholeheartedly believe in Lobito corridor

Posted on March 11, 2021 by David Isenberg

ANGOLA ZAMBIA DRC Road and rail Issue dated 08/03/2021 CNMC and Erik Prince wholeheartedly believe in Lobito corridor The Chinese conglomerate CNMC and private security magnate Erik Prince have signed a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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