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August 23, 2026 - The Tuareg and jihadist alliance of Mali releases two Russian mercenaries after two years of kidnapping
Two Russian military contractors linked to the Africa Corps have been released after spending two years held by the Tuareg and jihadist coalition fighting against the military junta of Mali, a release achieved thanks to the intervention of Moscow and high-ranking officials of the Libyan Army. Continue reading
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August 22, 2026 - Cash Over Combat: How Saddam Haftar bought the freedom of captured Wagner mercenaries
Independent intelligence assessments, however, tell a less heroic story. Sources close to the negotiations reveal that the "special operations" were little more than heavily financed cash ransom payouts. Rather than storming militant compounds with tactical precision, the Haftar camp quietly opened its checkbook, purchasing the freedom of the hostages to curry favor with international powers like Washington and Moscow. Continue reading
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July 27, 2026 - Secret UAE-linked camps used to recruit mercenaries for Sudan conflict – Report
• An investigative report published jointly by The Daily Telegraph and the Dutch investigative organisation Etnious Reports alleges the existence of four secret military camps in eastern and southern Libya operating under the control of forces loyal to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and allegedly supported by the United Arab Emirates Continue reading
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April 21, 2026 - Libya fueled war in Sudan with Colombian mercenaries and equipment, UN report finds
Libya fueled war in Sudan with Colombian mercenaries and equipment, UN report finds Children play pool in Omdurman, on the outskirts of Khartoum, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) Copyright… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 15, 2026 - Libya: NGO denounces recruitment of African mercenaries in Brigade 55 west of Tripoli
Libya: NGO denounces recruitment of African mercenaries in Brigade 55 west of Tripoli Brigade 55 is one of the main armed formations in the Wershefana area Tripoli , 15th June 2026… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 27, 2026 - Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report
Libya’s support for Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war detailed in UN report Story by AP CAIRO (AP) — An armed group in Libya assisted in transferring former Colombian military personnel to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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April 19, 2025 - European weapons in Sudan (3/5): The mercenaries who travelled through Libya
European weapons in Sudan (3/5): The mercenaries who travelled through Libya Africa From a Bulgarian factory to Sudanese militias, the FRANCE 24 Observers team reveals how European-made ammunition ended up on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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February 24, 2025 - The Tip of Russia’s Spear
John Lechner February 24, 2025 The Tip of Russia’s Spear When Wagner came to Libya FRONTLINE/Wikimedia Commons/The Baffler Word Factory W Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin’s facial features rested in a natural scowl.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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June 5, 2024 - Bribery Charges Reveal Russia’s Expanding ‘African Legion’ in Libya
Bribery Charges Reveal Russia’s Expanding ‘African Legion’ in Libya Daily News By ADF Last updated Jun 5, 2024 Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Timur Ivanov, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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March 12, 2024 - Russian Military Intelligence Takes Over Wagner Operations in Libya
Russian Military Intelligence Takes Over Wagner Operations in Libya Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 21 Issue: 38 By: Andrew McGregor March 12, 2024 05:37 PM Age: 2 months (Source: Russian Military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
