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    Russia’s ‘Non-State State Actor’ Part III : Guns’N Diamonds

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Russia’s ‘Non-State State Actor’ Part III : Guns’N Diamonds February 25, 2019 Fredrik Hellem     Another war-torn mineral-rich state ripe for Russian arms, investment, and cooperation were the Central African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian journalists in Central African Republic may have been killed by mercenaries from Donbas

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Russian journalists in Central African Republic may have been killed by mercenaries from Donbas  Friday, February 22, 2019 11:00:57 AM The people who killed the Russian documentary filmmakers Orkhan Dzhemal, Alexander Rastorguev… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Anadarko Petroleum attacked in Mozambique

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Anadarko Petroleum attacked in Mozambique David Pilling in London February 22, 2019 Anadarko Petroleum said at least one contractor had been killed and several injured in separate attacks on convoys in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Mercenary’ investor in Kenya airlines with influence in Trump’s White House

    Published on by David Isenberg

    ‘Mercenary’ investor in Kenya airlines with influence in Trump’s White House Sunday March 5 2017 Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince. PHOTO | WILLIAM OERI | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary Vicky… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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

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

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    UN asks C.Africa to take action over Russian torture case

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    UN asks C.Africa to take action over Russian torture case AFP•February 13, 2019 Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has reached out to Russia to help shore up his forces battling… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia’s ‘Non-State State Actor’ Part II : The Key to Africa

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Non-State Actors Russia’s ‘Non-State State Actor’ Part II : The Key to Africa February 18, 2019 Fredrik Hellem   By mid-2017, two Russian companies had received contracts in Syria offering security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ALERT: the Increased Presence of Russian Private Military Companies in Africa

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    ALERT: the Increased Presence of Russian Private Military Companies in Africa Posted by DS on February 14, 2019 By Scott Morgan During a recent hearing of the US Senate Armed Services… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Alleged Torture Case Renews Focus on Russian Military Contractors in Central Africa

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    Africa Alleged Torture Case Renews Focus on Russian Military Contractors in Central Africa Last Updated: February 13, 2019 9:28 AM Salem Solomon FILE – Members of the Close Protection Unit for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN?

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    Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN? February 7, 2019 by Arthur Boutellis Troops stand guard as Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, arrives in Mali in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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