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Tag Archives: Africa
Mali’s Overreliance on Mercenary Forces Leads to Failure
Mali’s Overreliance on Mercenary Forces Leads to Failure Russia’s Africa Corps are unable to stop advance of terrorists and FLA rebel group By ADFMay 19, 20264 Mins Read The joint operation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says
Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says French FM Jean-Noël Barrot calls Russia “largely defeated” in Africa—as its Africa Corps flees Kidal and Mali’s junta cries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report
Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report Story by AP CAIRO (AP) — An armed group in Libya assisted in transferring former Colombian military personnel to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Colombia, Libya, Mercenaries
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Is the Sahel redefining its security? African agency, private military companies, and the changing face of security partnership
Is the Sahel redefining its security? African agency, private military companies, and the changing face of security partnership You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies
The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies Mike Bamigboye Nov 6 2024 AfricaPMCsPrivate securityWagner Group If the increasing engagement of Russian private military companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private force in Africa
Chapter Private force in Africa Reassessing regulatory frameworks and advocating for an African-centric approach to PMSCs ByOluwaseyi Mike Bamigboye, Christopher Kinsey BookMercenaries and Security Contractors in the 21st Century Edition 1st Edition… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia is losing its status as a key power in Africa after Mali defeat
Russia is losing its status as a key power in Africa after Mali defeat May 11, 2026, 06:02 AM Malian soldiers on patrol after an attack on Mali’s main military base,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France
Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France France’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the Burkina Faso government was fully aware of the risks of working with mercenaries from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF
Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF By Joshua Odeyemi Mon, 4 May 2026 3:07:25 WAT Fresh allegations of foreign backing for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, RSF, have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Security Contractors Remain Central to Operations Across Africa and the Middle East
Security Contractors Remain Central to Operations Across Africa and the Middle East April 29, 2026 | The Danger Zone Russia’s state-linked Africa Corps continues to replace the former Wagner Group footprint… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading