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Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals
Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals July 11, 2026 0 Comments By Africa Defense Forum Key Takeaways Wagner Group Deeply Embedded in CAR’s Conflict Economy —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue?
Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue? Stopfake 18:43, 11 july 2026 AI translation The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Russian Federation’s African Corps deployed 200 troops to regain control of the city of Anefis in Mali
The Russian Federation’s African Corps deployed 200 troops to regain control of the city of Anefis in Mali UA NEWS 10 July 2026 17:08 Malian government forces, together with the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Convoy carrying Russian Africa Corps fighters ambushed in Northern Mali
Convoy carrying Russian Africa Corps fighters ambushed in Northern Mali July 10, 2026, 05:27 AM The Tuareg rebel group FLA claimed responsibility for the attack, with Niger providing support to Mali’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Putin’s Paramilitary 2.0 | SpyCast
Putin’s Paramilitary 2.0 | SpyCast International Spy Museum 5,329 views Jun 25, 2026 SpyCast Since its emergence in 2014, the Wagner Group has operated as the Kremlin’s shadow army, deploying mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Commercial Warriors on the Battlefield
Russian Commercial Warriors on the Battlefield Thijs Cremers and Han Bouwmeester Book Title: Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine War Book Editors: Maarten Rothman, Lenneke Peperkamp, Sebastiaan Rietjens Leiden University Press 2024 You must be logged in to view this content. Click … Continue reading
The rise and fall of the Wagner Group: Russia is seeking control over its ‘private’ military companies
The rise and fall of the Wagner Group: Russia is seeking control over its ‘private’ military companies Karen Philippa Larsen Danish Institute for International Studies 2025 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe … Continue reading
Justifications: Does Wagner Group Africa Corps Meet the Criteria for Designation
Justifications: Does Wagner Group Africa Corps Meet the Criteria for Designation Report Title: Justifications, (Dis)Advantages and Implications of Designating Proxy Actors: The Case of the Wagner Group/Africa Corps By Tanya Mehra… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Back to the Shadows: Russia’s African Security Engagements Since Prigozhin
Back to the Shadows: Russia’s African Security Engagements Since Prigozhin Ivan U Klyszcz South African Institute of International Affairs 2026 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Russia continues recruiting foreign mercenaries for war against Ukraine – Ukrainian intelligence
Russia continues recruiting foreign mercenaries for war against Ukraine – Ukrainian intelligence 08.07.2026 06:22 Ukrainian military intelligence has intercepted a conversation between Russian servicemen, one of whom reported finding two foreign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading