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    Pilot from Tucson among those killed in Kenya attack

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Pilot from Tucson among those killed in Kenya attack Dustin Harrison was among three Americans killed in an early morning attack Jan. 5, 2020, in Kenya after a military base was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    1 US service member, 2 DOD contractors killed in terror attack on US base in Kenya

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    1 US service member, 2 DOD contractors killed in terror attack on US base in Kenya The Pentagon identified Spc. Henry Mayfield Jr. as the service member who died. By Luis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Eeben Barlow: Inside the world of private military contractors – Part 2

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Eeben Barlow: Inside the world of private military contractors – Part 2 | Talk to Al Jazeera Jan 5, 2020 Al Jazeera English For years, private armies have provided services to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Eeben Barlow: Inside the world of private military contractors

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Eeben Barlow: Inside the world of private military contractors One of Africa’s top private military contractors discusses his company’s operations throughout the continent and beyond. 04 Jan 2020 10:32 GMT Military,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Network of fake Facebook pages shows Russian campaign to gain influence in Africa

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Network of fake Facebook pages shows Russian campaign to gain influence in Africa Geoffrey York Africa Bureau Chief Maputo, Mozambique Published December 30, 2019 Updated December 30, 2019 23 Comments Open… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    African Mercenaries and the Chad–Sudan–Libya Triangle

    Published on by David Isenberg

    African Mercenaries and the Chad–Sudan–Libya Triangle Dec. 30, 2019 Giorgio Cafiero The entry of African mercenaries risks further destabilising the situation in Libya and presents risks for the countries these fighters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Private Security Industry in Tanzania Challenges, Issues and Regulation

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    The Private Security Industry in Tanzania: Challenges, Issues and Regulation The Private Security Industry in Tanzania: Challenges, Issues and Regulation Jaba Shadrack After the decline of „command economy‟ in the socialist… 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

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

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    Q&A: Growing Demand in Africa for China’s Private Security Contractors

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    Q&A: Growing Demand in Africa for China’s Private Security Contractors December 3, 2019 by Eric Olander Two members of Chinese private security contractor Hua Xin Zhong An’s maritime protection service. Photo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Erik Prince’s FSG Quits Mozambique Oil and Gas Logistics JV

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    Erik Prince’s FSG Quits Mozambique Oil and Gas Logistics JV By Matthew Hill and Borges Nhamire December 17, 2019, 12:13 PM EST Updated on December 18, 2019, 6:21 AM EST Chinese… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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