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“From Bogotá to El Fasher”: How UAE Trained Colombian Mercenaries to Fight Alongside RSF in Sudan
Bogotá to El Fasher”: How UAE Trained Colombian Mercenaries to Fight Alongside RSF in Sudan May 28, 2026 Watch Full Show Topics United Arab Emirates Sudan Africa Guests Joey Shea Saudi… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence Abidjan (AFP) – The pivotal role played by Russia’s Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has revealed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence Abidjan (AFP) – The pivotal role played by Russia’s Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has revealed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kapustin: Former Wagner Fighters Leave Africa to Join the Russian Volunteer Corps
Kapustin: Former Wagner Fighters Leave Africa to Join the Russian Volunteer Corps April 2, 2026 21:51 Fighters of the Russian Africa Corps. Photo credits: t.me/milinfolive Former fighters from the Wagner Group,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger’s mutiny
Niger’s junta survived its most severe internal threat since seizing power in a 2023 coup when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend, triggering a 24-hour standoff that ended with Russian intervention. Continue reading
Niger: Insurgent soldiers remain at Base 101, Russian mercenaries are helping the presidential guard.
The insurgents belonging to the Nigerien Armed Forces who last night attacked the presidential palace in Niamey and other sensitive sites in the capital, including the airport, are still present inside Air Base 101. Local media reported this, recalling that since last night, heavy armed clashes have been reported near the airport, the adjacent Base 101, and the presidential palace. Continue reading
Privatization of War in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is increasingly relying on foreign contractors and mercenary networks to bolster the operational capacity of its armed forces, particularly in countering the advancing March 23 Movement (M23) rebels. Continue reading
Africa Corps Shifts Tactics in Mali
Africa Corps Shifts Tactics in Mali Russian mercenaries take “backseat role” as they move out of contested areas and rely on air operations By ADFJune 16, 20264 Mins Read Africa Corps… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Africa Corps (Russia)
Africa Corps (Russia) The Africa Corps (Russian: Африканский корпус, romanized: Afrikanskiy korpus, lit. ’African Corps’) is a Russian paramilitary organization established by the Russian Ministry of Defence, which serves as an expeditionary force… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nigerian Navy receives first of ten privately funded security vessels
The vessel is the first of ten security support vessels (SSVs) being provided by Sterling Oil Exploration Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) under a memorandum of agreement with the Nigerian Navy. The second vessel (Kali 4) is almost complete and ready for launch. Continue reading