Tag Archives: Africa

Risks in Contracting Government Security Forces in Gulf of Guinea

Posted on September 18, 2014 by

Global Analysis   Risks in Contracting Government Security Forces in Gulf of Guinea   September 16, 2014 Dirk Steffen My previous article explored the use of police and naval forces in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Troubled Waters? The Use of Nigerian Navy and Police in Private Maritime Security Roles.

Posted on September 18, 2014 by

Africa, Capability Analysis Troubled Waters? The Use of Nigerian Navy and Police in Private Maritime Security Roles. July 1, 2014 Dirk Steffen 6 Comments Example of a “permit” issued to a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Chairman’s Column – a note from Erik Prince

Posted on August 30, 2014 by

Africa Monitor fsgteam | August 28, 2014 Chairman’s Column – a note from Erik Prince Africa Monitor Eni and Repsol have evacuated expatriates from Libya in the face of escalating violence in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANIES (PMCS): LOOKING BACK ON EXECUTIVE OUTCOMES

Posted on August 17, 2014 by

THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANIES (PMCS): LOOKING BACK ON EXECUTIVE OUTCOMES Burgert Senekal 1 Abstract Amidst arguments that the nature of war has changed, notably by Kaldor (2006), Keegan (2004),… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Briefing – Somaliland, Oil and Security [analysis]

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

Briefing – Somaliland, Oil and Security [analysis] All Africa By Rachel Williamson 8 August 2014 12:01 Hargeisa, Aug 08, 2014 (UN Integrated Regional Information Networks/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Curbing the excesses of maritime piracy in Africa

Posted on August 5, 2014 by

Curbing the excesses of maritime piracy in Africa Legal Monitor Worldwide 5 August 2014, English, © 2014 Global Data Point. All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info, an Albawaba.com company It may… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DRC ‘mercenary’ maintains innocents

Posted on August 5, 2014 by

DRC ‘mercenary’ maintains innocents 2014-08-05 21:04 (Picture: AFP) Related Links Crowd gathers to support DRC ‘mercenaries’ State: Try DRC rebel group in SA Applause as DRC ‘mercenaries’ appear kalahari.com A Concise… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DRC ‘MERCENARIES’ MUST FACE SA LAW

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

DRC ‘MERCENARIES’ MUST FACE SA LAW SAPA (South African Press Association) 4 August 2014, Members of a DRC rebel group accused of plotting to overthrow president Joseph Kabila’s government while in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater founder Erik Prince to help Chinese firms set up shop in Africa

Posted on July 6, 2014 by

Blackwater founder Erik Prince to help Chinese firms set up shop in Africa PUBLISHED : Sunday, 06 July, 2014, 5:02am UPDATED : Sunday, 06 July, 2014, 5:02am Lana Lam lana.lam@scmp.com Erik… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-mercenary & SAS officer: Worst atrocities committed by child soldiers

Posted on July 1, 2014 by

Ex-mercenary & SAS officer: Worst atrocities committed by child soldiers June 30, 2014 08:30 Download video (205.14 MB) Soldiers of fortune. Hired guns. Mercenaries. They’ve existed throughout the known history of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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