Tag Archives: Africa

Battlefields, diamonds and the ‘hell’ of the MBA

Posted on October 20, 2013 by

Battlefields, diamonds and the ‘hell’ of the MBA By Katrina Manson Military discipline: Jan Joubert Jan Joubert has fought in some of Africa’s nastiest wars, trained presidential bodyguards to scupper assassination… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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When Few Stood against Many: Explaining Executive Outcomes’ Victory in the Sierra Leonean Civil War

Posted on October 7, 2013 by

When Few Stood against Many: Explaining Executive Outcomes’ Victory in the Sierra Leonean Civil War. Authors: Fitzsimmons, Scott Source: Defence Studies. Jun2013, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p245-269. 25p. Abstract: The article… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Building Out a Future in Africa: The US Army Looking for Contractors in Africa

Posted on September 17, 2013 by

Building Out a Future in Africa: The US Army Looking for Contractors in Africa 2013-09-17  by Oscar Nkala and Kim Helfrich DefenceWeb US Army Africa Command (Africom) wants private contractors to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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AFRICOM’s Gigantic “Small Footprint”

Posted on September 6, 2013 by

Tomgram: Nick Turse, AFRICOM’s Gigantic “Small Footprint” Posted by Nick Turse at 8:01am, September 5, 2013. Follow TomDispatch on Twitter @TomDispatch. Here’s a question for you: Can a military tiptoe onto… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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WND Exclusive: U.S. escalates contractor roles in Africa

Posted on September 4, 2013 by

WND Exclusive: U.S. escalates contractor roles in Africa WND EXCLUSIVE U.S. escalates contractor roles in Africa Military planning for ways to haul supplies, weapons to and from Egypt Steve Peacock Steve… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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V–African Surface Distribution Services (ASDS)

Posted on September 4, 2013 by

V–African Surface Distribution Services (ASDS) Solicitation Number: W912PF-13-R-0O13 Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command, ECC Location: RCO Vicenza (PARC Africa, 414th CSB) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Pentagon’s futurist office now studying Africa’s future

Posted on August 29, 2013 by

Pentagon’s futurist office now studying Africa’s future Military Intelligence Ray Locker, USA TODAY 11:18 a.m. EDT August 28, 2013 (Photo: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD, AFP/Getty Images) The military’s attention on Africa continues, as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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THE PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANY COMPLEX IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA: THE PROBLEMATIC APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

Posted on August 24, 2013 by

Washington University Global Studies Law Review 2013 12 Wash. U. Global Stud. L. Rev. 205 NOTE: THE PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANY COMPLEX IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA: THE PROBLEMATIC APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Help Wanted: Teachers For Language Spoken In Remote Mali

Posted on August 18, 2013 by

USAToday.com August 16, 2013 Help Wanted: Teachers For Language Spoken In Remote Mali By Ray Locker The Pentagon has issued a rush order for an instructor to teach the Tuareg language… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Djibouti to enforce control on foreign employees due dispute at US military camp

Posted on August 6, 2013 by

IHS Global Insight August 1, 2013 Djibouti to enforce control on foreign employees due dispute at US military camp  Gus Selassie With an ongoing strike by local civilian workers employed at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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