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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Over 1,000 Kenyans lured into Russia’s war in Ukraine, 50+ Ghanaians killed there — three governments confirmed it, none confronted Moscow
Over 1,000 Kenyans lured into Russia’s war in Ukraine, 50+ Ghanaians killed there — three governments confirmed it, none confronted Moscow Kenya’s Foreign Minister called himself “pragmatic and realistic” ahead of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Short-Term Deals, Past Failures Dampen Russian Expansion Efforts
Short-Term Deals, Past Failures Dampen Russian Expansion Efforts As Moscow seeks more deals with African nations, its current deals have caused insecurity, economic pain By ADF June 23, 20264 Mins Read… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine’s intelligence reveals Russia’s real objectives in Africa
Ukraine’s intelligence reveals Russia’s real objectives in Africa RBC-Ukraine Kateryna Shkarlat 24 Jun 2026 For the Kremlin, Africa is not only a source of the cheapest mercenaries Russia uses African countries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian mercenaries in Mali have been accused of killing civilians
Photo: Russian mercenaries in Mali have been accused of killing civilians UA NEWS 25 June 2026 19:35 Malian soldiers and fighters from Russia’s “African Corps” have been accused of killing four… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Global Strategic Group
Global Strategic Group Not that anybody really notices, but this company has an interesting history. One of its cofounders was recent in the news for his involvement as founder/CEO of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Over 850 foreign mercenaries backing Sudan’s RSF, military sources say
Over 850 foreign mercenaries backing Sudan’s RSF, military sources say 5 April 2026 In Editor’s Picks, News, SAF RSF fighting An image from a video released by the Sudanese army on Aug. 3, 2025,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
JNIM Retaliatory Ambush Kills Malian Soldiers
JNIM Retaliatory Ambush Kills Malian Soldiers Russian Africa Corps fighters also among those killed following the execution of seven civilians By ADFApril 7, 20263 Mins Read JNIM terrorists killed nearly a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
From Wagner to Africa Corps: Touadéra finally submits to the new guard
Russian reversal From Wagner to Africa Corps: Touadéra finally submits to the new guard While his Sahel neighbours accepted the coming of the Russian-controlled Africa Corps to replace the Wagner group,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s Growing Security Footprint In Africa
Since 2018, Russian mercenaries have been providing security to the president and government officials in the Central African Republic. They’ve also been training government forces. Photo: Telegram/Russian Union Of International Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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