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Tag Archives: Africa
Expert Warns African Leaders Against Reliance On Russian Mercenaries
Expert Warns African Leaders Against Reliance On Russian Mercenaries Anayo Ezugwu April 11, 2026 Retired Kenyan, Colonel Seth Sheva, has delivered a scathing assessment of Russia’s Africa Corps, declaring that the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PMSC and drones
PMSC and drones by David Isenberg Prepare yourselves, I’m going long and deep on this one, so you might want to get your coffee before you start reading this. Some recent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Sanctions Disrupt Elite Mercenary Pipelines Flowing Into Sudan
US Sanctions Disrupt Elite Mercenary Pipelines Flowing Into Sudan US sanctions target Colombian fighters in Sudan, attempting to disrupt the mercenary pipeline that fuels the ongoing, devastating civil conflict. Streamline Official.Verified… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Venezuela op highlights Cuba’s long history of exporting mercenaries
Opinion – Venezuela op highlights Cuba’s long history of exporting mercenaries Arturo McFields, opinion contributor Jan 14, 2026 The 32 Cuban mercenaries killed while protecting Nicolas Maduro are more than just a footnote… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Latin American mercenaries fight with Sudan’s paramilitaries amid civil war
Latin American mercenaries fight with Sudan’s paramilitaries amid civil war The first deployment of Colombians to the country, coordinated by the UAE, was in 2024, but the network has expanded and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Trump supporter Prince reaches deal with Congo to help secure mineral wealth
Trump supporter Prince reaches deal with Congo to help secure mineral wealth By Jessica Donati and Sonia Rolley April 17, 202510:29 AM EDTUpdated April 17, 2025 Item 1 of 2 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Businesses Helping Funnel Military Equipment to Wagner Successor Group in Mali – Report
Russian Businesses Helping Funnel Military Equipment to Wagner Successor Group in Mali – Report By Brawley Benson April 21, 2026 An Africa Corps fighter approaches a helicopter. Africa Corps / VK… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses
Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses FILE – Leader of Mali’s ruling junta Lt. Col. Assimi Goita, center, attends an independence day military parade in Bamako, Mali… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says
UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says 22 April 2026 Barbara Plett UsherAfrica correspondent Reuters The paramilitary RSF group has been fighting Sudan’s regular army since 2023 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Libya fueled war in Sudan with Colombian mercenaries and equipment, UN report finds
Libya fueled war in Sudan with Colombian mercenaries and equipment, UN report finds Children play pool in Omdurman, on the outskirts of Khartoum, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) Copyright… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Colombia, Libya, United Nations
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