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Tag Archives: Africa
Outside forces fuel Sudan war, new report finds
Outside forces fuel Sudan war, new report finds © UNDP/Giles Clarke People displaced by conflict take shelter at a bus station in Gedaref, Sudan. 3 September 2026 Human Rights Foreign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Kremlin doubts the effectiveness of the “African Corps”: Russians are suffering casualties in Mali, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate
18 September 2026 12:28 The Kremlin doubts the effectiveness of the “African Corps”: Russians are suffering casualties in Mali, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate Russia’s “African Corps” in Mali Russian Ministry… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases to Skirt Sanctions
Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases to Skirt Sanctions Analysts say military cargo flights are likely linked to shipments of new weaponry By ADFJune 2, 20264 Mins Read Forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US Lifts Sanctions on Malian Officials
Sanctions Update: March 9, 2026 Authors Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence
Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence 6 Sep 2026 THE pivotal role played by Russia’s Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has revealed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Weapons Seized After Deadly JNIM Attack on Russian Africa Corps Mercenaries in Mali
Russian Weapons Seized After Deadly JNIM Attack on Russian Africa Corps Mercenaries in Mali Sep 10, 2026 12:38 Authors Cyril Barabaltchouk News Writer Weapons, ammunition, and military gear seized by JNIM militants following an ambush… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Why Niger Calling In Russian Mercenaries Tells You Everything About The Sahel
Why Niger Calling In Russian Mercenaries Tells You Everything About The Sahel Thursday, September 10, 2026 By Sebastian Chen news 3 min read Table of Contents The Frontline Grievances Nobody Talks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Foreign Networks Fuel Sudan War With Drones, Weapons, and Mercenaries
By Giulia Bernacchi September 11, 2026, 2:36 am Categories Africa Foreign Networks Fuel Sudan War With Drones, Weapons, and Mercenaries ” alt=”” aria-hidden=”true” /> An aerial view shows black smoke rising… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukraine Opens Covert Front Against Russia’s Mercenaries in Africa
Ukraine Opens Covert Front Against Russia’s Mercenaries in Africa SOFX Staff Writer September 14, 2026 A Ukrainian soldier with the 61st Mechanized Brigade stands beside an unmanned ground vehicle at sunset.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa
Speaking to Ukrainian soldiers and officers involved in operations in Mali and Libya, CNN can reveal for the first time the extent of these operations on other continents. A Ukrainian Defense Intelligence source with knowledge of the operations told CNN that several Ukrainian specialists were also stationed in Sudan and that troops from Chad, Niger and Burkina Faso had previously traveled to Mali to receive drone training from Ukrainian soldiers there. Continue reading