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Tag Archives: Africa
Mercenaries and defectors abound in Sudan war
Mercenaries and defectors abound in Sudan war Diana Hodali 06/13/2026June 13, 2026 Human rights organizations accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF militia, which has seen a number of high-profile defections… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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State Responsibility for Violations of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law by Private Security Companies in Africa: The Case of the Wagner Group and Africa Corps
Journal of African Law (2026), 70, 1–18 RESEARCH ARTICLE State Responsibility for Violations of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law by Private Security Companies in Africa: The Case of the Wagner Group and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sudan Mercenaries Linked to Business Partner of Top UAE Bureaucrat
Sudan Mercenaries Linked to Business Partner of Top UAE Bureaucrat November 2025 Download the full alert As the war in Sudan rages on and the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) killings of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Doubling Down – Russia’s Military Network in West Africa
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Doubling Down Russia’s Military Network in West Africa April 2026 Download the full report In the first five months of 2025, three large military convoys—including Russian-made trucks, tanks, armored cars, and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia Hoped Africa Corps Would Replicate Wagner’s Success. It’s Not Going Well.
Russia Hoped Africa Corps Would Replicate Wagner’s Success. It’s Not Going Well. April 28, 2026 16:31 CET By Mike Eckel Tuareg fighters clashed with Russian mercenaries in northern Mali in 2024,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UN sanctions brother of Sudan’s RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries
UN sanctions brother of Sudan’s RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries By Reuters April 28, 20265:21 PM EDT Updated April 28, 2026 The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region?
EXPLAINER News|Armed Groups What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region? Russia, which has been making inroads into the Sahel through defence partnerships, now faces scrutiny. This… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa
Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence and mineral wealth in Africa By Andrew Osborn and Anna Peverieri April 29, 20269:23 AM EDTUpdated April 29, 2026 Summary Mali rocked by jihadist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Defecting general says Sudan’s RSF recruited 150 Colombian mercenaries
Defecting general says Sudan’s RSF recruited 150 Colombian mercenaries 29 April 2026 In Editor’s Picks, News, SAF RSF fighting 2 Min April 29, 2026 (KHARTOUM) – A defecting Rapid Support Forces (RSF) general… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading