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Tag Archives: Africa
Captured Wagner mercenary recounts how Russian fighters tortured people in Mali
Captured Wagner mercenary recounts how Russian fighters tortured people in Mali Vadym Vakarenko 30 September 2026 12:38 read in Ukrainian → Captured Wagner PMC mercenary during an interview about crimes committed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian mercenaries blew off African prisoners’ legs for battlefield medicine training, Wagner fighter says
Russian mercenaries blew off African prisoners’ legs for battlefield medicine training, Wagner fighter says by Nanuka Maglakelidze September 30, 2026 in Highlights, International, News Reading Time: 2 mins read A former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“No One is Spared” War Crimes Committed by the Malian Army and Foreign Allied Forces along the Mauritanian Border
“No One is Spared” War Crimes Committed by the Malian Army and Foreign Allied Forces along the Mauritanian Border This report documents violations of international law and Malian law committed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pro-Congolese government forces are allegedly receiving significant support from private military contractors (PMCs)
Congo War Security Review An in-depth review of activity related to the war in the eastern DRC between M23 and its Rwandan backers and pro-Congolese government forces every week. Map shapefiles… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Niger Mutiny Highlights Russia’s Regime Protection Role
Niger Mutiny Highlights Russia’s Regime Protection Role Analysts say lack of progress against terrorism shows mercenaries primarily are used to safeguard elites By ADFSeptember 22, 20264 Mins Read An armored vehicle… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Strategic Blindness in the Sahel: Russian Influence and EU Security
This article examines the evolving security dynamics in the African Sahel and their implications for European Union (EU) security amid the expansion of Russian influence since 2021. It argues that the displacement of EU and Western actors by Russia has reshaped the regional security environment, generating a condition of strategic blindness for the EU, characterised by reduced situational awareness, limited intelligence access, and diminished capacity to shape developments on the ground. The study identifies key transnational threats affecting the EU, including terrorism and violent extremism, irregular migration, organised crime, illicit trafficking, and foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). The findings suggest that Russia’s growing presence has not stabilised the Sahel but has increased the opacity and complexity of these threats. The article concludes with policy recommendations to enhance EU resilience and strategic engagement in the region. Continue reading
Soldiers of Misfortune: Mercenaries and Digital Propaganda in Africa
Soldiers of Misfortune: Mercenaries and Digital Propaganda in Africa You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Responding to unjust vis: confronting unjust proxy warfare
The existing literature on jus ad vim is dominated by discussion of the potentially justifiable uses of such measures. However, measures of vis are often abused and used unjustly, including Russia’s use of the Wagner Group as a proxy in Africa and its ‘grey zone’ operations in Ukraine. How should liberal actors respond to unjust vis? This article focuses on this question in relation to the unjust use of proxies. It considers the ethical principles that should govern responses to proxies, such as the Wagner Group, given their use to reduce domestic political costs and maintain plausible deniability globally. It considers two issues: whether sponsors or proxies should be the primary focus of responses, and whether ‘tit-for-tat’ proxy warfare is justifiable. The article then draws on this discussion to highlight general considerations for the ethics of responding to unjust vis. Continue reading
Wagner Group and Africa Corps
Wagner Group and Africa Corps Download Report The Wagner Group is a Russia-based private military company (PMC) comprised of a network of businesses and mercenary groups that operates across the globe.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
France’s Troubling Silence on the UAE Role in Sudan
July 23, 2026 8:49AM EDT | Commentary Available In English العربية Français France’s Troubling Silence on the UAE Role in Sudan France Should Suspend Arms Deliveries to the UAE and Support… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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