Category Archives: Africa

    SADAT: Turkey’s Wagner Group

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    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Pamphili in Rome on April 29, 2025. Turkey has come to rely on a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    French minister in Mali to thwart hiring of Russian mercenaries

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    French minister in Mali to thwart hiring of Russian mercenaries By VOA September 20, 2021 07:55 (EAT) Listen to the article now Audio by Vocalize Audio by Vocalize France’s Armed Forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian Mercenaries Take Control of Eastern CAR

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    Russian Mercenaries Take Control of Eastern CAR In a region with little government presence, Russian fighters operate with impunity By ADFMarch 10, 2026Updated:March 10, 20263 Mins Read Russian mercenaries are creating… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The rise of private military contractors in Africa

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    The rise of private military contractors in Africa Solly Rakgomo | Monday June 1, 2026 06:00 This article explores the role of mercenaries and private military contractors (PMCs) in contemporary African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    UAE denies role in Sudan genocide as Colombian mercenary scandal grows

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    the explainer UAE denies role in Sudan genocide as Colombian mercenary scandal grows Investigations into a group of foreign fighters have reopened allegations that the United Arab Emirates is exploiting Sudan’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Trap of “Soft Power”:  How the Russian Federation Recruits Foreigners from African Countries for the War Against Ukraine

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    Publications 01.06.2026 16:20 The Trap of “Soft Power”:  How the Russian Federation Recruits Foreigners from African Countries for the War Against Ukraine Africa mercenaries russian army вербування From sports competitions, educational… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The secret route of colombian fighters joining the RSF

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      EnglishInvestigative Reports The secret route of colombian fighters joining the RSF Ayin Network 5 days ago 431 2 June 2026 More evidence from multiple sources strengthens claims that the United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases To Skirt Sanctions

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    Russia’s Shadowy ‘Air Wagner’ Uses African Air Bases To Skirt Sanctions June 3, 2026 By Africa Defense Forum Russian cargo aircraft were tracked making at least 167 flights to five Algerian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    From Sports Festivals to the Front Line: Ukraine’s Strategic Communications Center Documents How Russia’s “Soft Power” Funnels Africans Into Its War

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    June 2, 2026 From Sports Festivals to the Front Line: Ukraine’s Strategic Communications Center Documents How Russia’s “Soft Power” Funnels Africans Into Its War Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications and Information… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    LSE: Russia’s African Recruitment Is Not an Anomaly – It Is What Happens When Migration Vulnerability Meets a State Willing to Exploit It

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    May 30, 2026 LSE: Russia’s African Recruitment Is Not an Anomaly – It Is What Happens When Migration Vulnerability Meets a State Willing to Exploit It A new analysis published by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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