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Israeli Spyware Was Used Against US Diplomats in Uganda

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Israeli Spyware Was Used Against US Diplomats in Uganda Ellen Ioanes / Vox ‘NSO Group says its spyware targets only criminals and terrorists. Critics disagree.’ (photo: Getty Images) 06 December 21… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries using EU-trained soldiers in Africa

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Russian mercenaries using EU-trained soldiers in Africa EU Military Training Mission in République centrafricaine (Photo: eeas.europa.eu) By Andrew Rettman Brussels, 29. Nov, 07:09 Listen to article Russian mercenaries have taken command… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Cautions Mali About Using Russian Mercenaries

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SA US Cautions Mali About Using Russian Mercenaries September 24, 2021 6:21 PM Jeff Seldin FILE – A truck of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military organization, is seen Feb.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mali’s Junta Dismisses Warnings Not To Hire Russia’s Vagner ‘Mercenaries’

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Mali’s Junta Dismisses Warnings Not To Hire Russia’s Vagner ‘Mercenaries’ September 19, 2021 18:48 GMT By RFE/RL The private Russian security firm Vagner has a presence in many African countries. (file… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries leave trail of destruction in the Central African Republic

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Russian mercenaries leave trail of destruction in the Central African Republic Neil Munshi  and Max Seddon, FT, 22/10/21 Mineral-rich country is ‘perfect laboratory’ for Wagner group as Kremlin extends influence in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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African Union says mercenaries’ presence in Libya threatens neighbor states

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News In Brief African Union says mercenaries’ presence in Libya threatens neighbor states October 17, 2021 – 22:23 Written by: AbdulkaderAssad The Chairman of the African Union’s Commission, Moussa Faki, said… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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France Will Leave Mali if Russian Mercenaries Set Up There

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France Will Leave Mali if Russian Mercenaries Set Up There Sep 14, 2021 Ania Nussbaum, Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — France and its international partners won’t stay in Mali should Russian mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin admits presence of Russian private military companies in Mali

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Putin admits presence of Russian private military companies in Mali Russian president says military contractors could be active in guarding mining operations in West African country Elena Teslova   |21.10.2021 MOSCOW… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Macron gives up Mali to Russian mercenaries as troops withdraw

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Macron gives up Mali to Russian mercenaries as troops withdraw Jane Flanagan Thursday October 14 2021, 3.00pm BST, The Times Operation Barkhane began in 2013 after Islamists seized control of much… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Africa, a goldmine for military contractors

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Africa, a goldmine for military contractors Post Date: October 1, 2021 | Category: Around the World, The Danger Zone In recent years, U.S. military operations in Africa have greatly expanded. Washington… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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