Category Archives: Africa

Army for Sale: Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and the Battle for Libya

Posted on August 16, 2019 by David Isenberg

Army for Sale: Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and the Battle for Libya Posted on August 6, 2019 Andrew McGregor AIS Special Report, August 4, 2019 RSF Patrol (al-Jazeera) With their barely… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Satisfying ISR Requirements in Stabilization Missions – Is Contracting the Right Option?

Posted on August 13, 2019 by David Isenberg

Spring/Summer 2019 Satisfying ISR Requirements in Stabilization Missions – Is Contracting the Right Option? A Reflection from a Robust UN Peacekeeping Mission towards NATO’s Future Operations By Major Michel Busch, DEU… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Peeling back the layers on the role of private security companies in Africa

Posted on August 6, 2019 by David Isenberg

Peeling back the layers on the role of private security companies in Africa August 4, 2019 4.12am EDT Jonathan Powell, University of Central Florida, Christopher Michael Faulkner, Centre College, Joshua Lambert, University… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince drums up business for Frontier Services

Posted on July 30, 2019 by David Isenberg

ANGOLA West Africa Newsletter dated 24/07/2019 Erik Prince drums up business for Frontier Services   The logistics firm Frontier Services, founded by Erik Prince and controlled by China’s Citic, has made… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The ruthless gold mercenaries who run Sudan

Posted on July 28, 2019 by David Isenberg

The ruthless gold mercenaries who run Sudan by BBC NEWS None Africa 20 July 2019 – 13:50 The RSF have been accused of widespread abuses in Sudan, including June massacre. In… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Egypt, UAE are supplying Libya’s rogue general Haftar with African mercenaries

Posted on July 16, 2019 by David Isenberg

Homepage : News : Egypt, UAE are supplying Libya’s rogue general Haftar with African mercenaries   Egypt, UAE are supplying Libya’s rogue general Haftar with African mercenaries The UAE, Egypt and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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THE ROLE OF THE WAGNER GROUP IN AFRICAN CIVIL WAR

Posted on July 16, 2019 by David Isenberg

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The use of mercenaries constitutes a threat to peace and security in Africa

Posted on July 5, 2019 by David Isenberg

The use of mercenaries constitutes a threat to peace and security in Africa [fr] Pr33 Mercenary activities as a source of insecurity and destabilization in AfricaStatement by Mr. François Delattre, Permanent Representative… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Better Control of Borders, Private Security Firms Key to Stopping ‘Guns for Hire’, Speakers Say at Security Council Debate on Mercenary Activities in Africa

Posted on July 5, 2019 by David Isenberg

Meetings Coverage SC/13688 4 February 2019 Security Council 8456th Meeting (AM) Better Control of Borders, Private Security Firms Key to Stopping ‘Guns for Hire’, Speakers Say at Security Council Debate on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ERIK PRINCE BUYS A NAVY IN MOZAMBIQUE

Posted on June 28, 2019 by David Isenberg

ERIK PRINCE BUYS A NAVY IN MOZAMBIQUE may 14, 2018 Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater Security Consulting, a controversial private military company, has taken control of a private navy in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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