Tag Archives: Africa

Russia’s Wagner Play Undermines the Transition in Mali

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Russia’s Wagner Play Undermines the Transition in Mali By Joseph Siegle and Daniel Eizenga September 23, 2021 The prospective deployment of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries should not be confused with addressing Mali’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Who Blessed the Vlads Down in Africa?

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Report Who Blessed the Vlads Down in Africa? Russia’s Wagner Group has its eyes on Mali. It fits a pattern of Russian interference in Africa. By Amy Mackinnon, a national security and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Talk of Wagner mercenary deal shines light on Mali power politics

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Talk of Wagner mercenary deal shines light on Mali power politics Possible deal with private security firm reflects ongoing political shift in Mali and changing dynamics in its ties with two… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security Companies and the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Africa

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The Palgrave Handbook of Small Arms and Conflicts in Africa pp 609-625 | Cite as Private Security Companies and the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Africa Authors and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The appetite of the Wagner Group for Mali has resurrected the debate on “Private Military Companies”​ (PMCs) in armed conflicts.

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The appetite of the Wagner Group for Mali has resurrected the debate on “Private Military Companies”​ (PMCs) in armed conflicts. Published on September 30, 2021 David HORNUS Founder Managing Director chez… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mali to Hire Wagner Group to Fight Terrorists as the EU Draws a Red Line Against Russia

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Mali to Hire Wagner Group to Fight Terrorists as the EU Draws a Red Line Against Russia by Steve Balestrieri 2 days ago Wagner mercenaries in the Central African Republic (AFP)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mali- Russia: Bamako to sign contract with Wagner Group

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Contract woes Mali- Russia: Bamako to sign contract with Wagner Group By Jeune Afrique Posted on Friday, 17 September 2021 17:54 One of Touadéra’s bodyguards, from the Russian company Sewa Security,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Frontier Services Group, founded by Erik Prince, cashes in on Chinese mining and oil firms

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NIGERIA DRC Oil & gas Issue dated 06/09/2021 Frontier Services Group, founded by Erik Prince, cashes in on Chinese mining and oil firms The firm founded by PSC veteran Erik Prince… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Could Russian mercenaries hasten French departure from Mali?

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COLUMN-Could Russian mercenaries hasten French departure from Mali? by Reuters Friday, 17 September 2021 15:10 GMT About our Humanitarian Crises coverage From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Deal allowing Russian mercenaries into Mali is close – sources

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September 13, 202111:28 AM EDTLast Updated 5 days ago Africa EXCLUSIVE Deal allowing Russian mercenaries into Mali is close – sources By John Irish and David Lewis   4 minute read… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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