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Sweden to withdraw from French-led special forces mission Takuba in Mali

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Sweden to withdraw from French-led special forces mission Takuba in Mali Issued on: 14/01/2022 – 12:02 Soldiers from the European Task force Takuba walk down the Champs-Élysées avenue during the Bastille… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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China turns to PMCs to protect its workers and BRI investments in Africa

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China turns to PMCs to protect its workers and BRI investments in Africa Written by Africa Defense Forum – 14th Jan 2022 Through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Western Powers Assail Moscow For Aiding Vagner Mercenary Group In Mali

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  Russia Western Powers Assail Moscow For Aiding Vagner Mercenary Group In Mali Western Powers Assail Moscow For Aiding Vagner Mercenary Group In Mali December 23, 2021 21:07 GMT By RFE/RL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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EU cut ties with C. African Republic over links with Russian mercenaries

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EU cut ties with C. African Republic over links with Russian mercenaries   –  Copyright © africanews BARBARA DEBOUT/AFP or licensors By Africanews with AFP Last updated: 20/12 – 12:29 Central… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner, worse than it sounds Small bands of mercenaries extend Russia’s reach in Africa

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Middle East & AfricaJan 15th 2022 edition Wagner, worse than it sounds Small bands of mercenaries extend Russia’s reach in Africa Local despots seek unsqueamish hired guns Jan 15th 2022 DAKAR AND… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries in the Congo and Biafra, 1960-1970: Africa’s weapon of choice?

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Small Wars & Insurgencies Research Article Mercenaries in the Congo and Biafra, 1960-1970: Africa’s weapon of choice? Stephen Rookes & Walter Bruyère-Ostells Received 09 Jun 2021, Accepted 13 Jul 2021, Published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries in the Congo and Biafra, 1960-1970: Africa’s weapon of choice?

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Small Wars & Insurgencies Mercenaries in the Congo and Biafra, 1960-1970: Africa’s weapon of choice? Stephen Rookes & Walter Bruyère-Ostells Received 09 Jun 2021, Accepted 13 Jul 2021, Published online: 31… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security Companies in Kenya and the Impact of Chinese Actors

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Private Security Companies in Kenya and the Impact of Chinese Actors Posted: 4 Jun 2021 Shuwen Zheng Johns Hopkins University – Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Ying… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin Bankrolls New Movie About Russian ‘Instructors’ in Mozambique

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Prigozhin Bankrolls New Movie About Russian ‘Instructors’ in Mozambique “Granit” is the latest installment of films linked to Prigozhin that depict Russian mercenaries abroad. By Pjotr Sauer Dec. 24, 2021 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Potential Deployment of the Wagner Group in Mali

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Potential Deployment of the Wagner Group in Mali Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson December 15, 2021 We are alarmed by a potential deployment of Russia-backed Wagner Group forces in Mali. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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