Tag Archives: Africa

Russian PMCs in Sub-Saharan Africa: mission (im)possible?

Posted on June 16, 2020 by David Isenberg

Russian PMCs in Sub-Saharan Africa: mission (im)possible? by Sergey Sukhankin|Published 12.06.2020 Sergey Sukhankin on why the employment of PMCs in Sub-Saharan Africa has not yielded major benefits to Russia Before its dissolution… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military Security Companies, Privatisation of Violence and National Security: Implecations for Democratic Governance in Nigeria

Posted on June 13, 2020 by David Isenberg

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Anti-poaching squad drives insurgents out of northern Mozambique with snipers and helicopters

Posted on June 10, 2020 by David Isenberg

Anti-poaching squad drives insurgents out of northern Mozambique with snipers and helicopters Band of Angolan civil war veterans led by retired Rhodesian army colonel hailed for ‘saving the day’ By Peta… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sudan Investigates UAE Firm Training Sudanese Workers as Mercenaries

Posted on June 10, 2020 by David Isenberg

Sudan Investigates UAE Firm Training Sudanese Workers as Mercenaries by Tom Pollitt | Feb 24, 2020 Sudan is investigating claims that the controversial actions of UAE security firm Black Shield are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Aviation service provider Christiaan Durrant casts his shadow over Cabo Delgado

Posted on June 8, 2020 by David Isenberg

Issue dated 05/06/2020 Spotlight SOUTH AFRICA LIBYA MOZAMBIQUE Issue dated 05/06/2020 Aviation service provider Christiaan Durrant casts his shadow over Cabo Delgado   Christiaan Durrant, CEO of Lancaster 6. ©Christiaan-Durrant.com Helicopters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A documentary of Cape Town’s Ares Klootwyk at the controls of a Soviet MiG-17, which he flew as a mercenary for the Nigerian Air Force.

Posted on May 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

Radio Biafra Freedom Biafra Freedom Democracy IPOB are Igbo Destiny   #BiafraGenocide : A documentary of Cape Town’s Ares Klootwyk at the controls of a Soviet MiG-17, which he flew as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Soldiers of misfortune: Why African governments still hire mercenaries

Posted on May 28, 2020 by David Isenberg

Soldiers of misfortune Why African governments still hire mercenaries May 30th 2020 Professional gunmen are cheap, efficient and deniable Middle East & AfricaMay 30th 2020 edition   WHEN PRESIDENT FILIPE NYUSI wanted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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a dirty little war in Mozambique

Posted on April 25, 2020 by David Isenberg

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New gold refinery in DRC links a senior employee of Erik Prince’s security firm to a close associate of ex-President Joseph Kabila and a reported gold smuggler, Global Witness reveals

Posted on April 25, 2020 by David Isenberg

Press release / April 23, 2020 New gold refinery in DRC links a senior employee of Erik Prince’s security firm to a close associate of ex-President Joseph Kabila and a reported… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Insurgents shoot down helicopter in Mozambique

Posted on April 25, 2020 by David Isenberg

Insurgents shoot down helicopter in Mozambique by Ed Reed 24/04/2020, 6:00 am Mozambique LNG Sign up to our Daily newsletter The Islamic State (IS) has released video of a helicopter shot… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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