Tag Archives: Africa

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

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

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In 1977, 80 Mercenaries Nearly Took Over Benin

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

In 1977, 80 Mercenaries Nearly Took Over Benin North Korean advisors thwarted Bob Denard’s coup attempt FeaturedWIB history January 25, 2018 Tom Cooper and Adrien Fontanellaz Benin1 Much of modern-day public… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The private security complex and its regulation in Africa: select examples from the continent

Posted on January 28, 2018 by

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Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq: Sierra Leonean Labor Migrants at US Military Bases

Posted on January 28, 2018 by

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Russia Might “Pivot To Africa” With “Mercenaries”

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

Russia Might “Pivot To Africa” With “Mercenaries” Written by Andrew KORYBKO on 18/01/2018 The upcoming draft proposal to legalize private military companies (PMCs, a.k.a. “mercenaries”) in Russia could give the country… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Foiled Equatorial Guinea coup, Cameroonian mercenaries complicit

Posted on January 15, 2018 by

Foiled Equatorial Guinea coup, Cameroonian mercenaries complicit   30/12 – 19:00 Equatorial Guinea Authorities in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea say they foiled an overnight attempt to overthrow the government of Teodoro Obiang… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PAE Forms Logistics Subsidiary in East Africa; John Heller Comments

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

PAE Forms Logistics Subsidiary in East Africa; John Heller Comments Posted By: Nichols Martinon: January 09, 2018In: Industry News, News Print Email John Heller PAE has established an East Africa-based subsidiary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Equatorial Guinea: UN dispatches envoy amid reports of failed coup

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

Equatorial Guinea: UN dispatches envoy amid reports of failed coup A UN envoy is to visit Equatorial Guinea next week as authorities there say they put down a coup last month.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Equatorial Guinea hunts alleged coup mercenaries

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

Equatorial Guinea hunts alleged coup mercenaries 05 January 2018 – 15:28 Agency Staff President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Picture: SUPPLIED Libreville — Equatorial Guinea has launched a dragnet for “mercenaries” behind… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Illegal private security firms in Ghana worrying concern: UN Working Group on Mercenaries

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

Illegal private security firms in Ghana worrying concern: UN Working Group on Mercenaries Source: Xinhua| 2017-12-21 00:58:51|Editor: yan GENEVA, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — The number of illegal private security firms operating… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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