Category Archives: Africa

Wagner-backed Central African Republic in talks with US security firm

Wagner-backed Central African Republic in talks with US security firm Russian authorities are seeking to reorganise mercenary group Wagner, following the mutiny and subsequent death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin. PHOTO:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Wagner Group in Africa

The Wagner Group in Africa March 2024 Przegląd Konstytucyjny no. 5(5 (2024)):273–309 Aleksander Olech Full-text available March 2024 Download Abstract In recent years, the Wagner Group has significantly increased its presence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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An American Mercenary Resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

An American Mercenary Resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The UN recently linked Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, to a shady mercenary deal in the Democratic Republic of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Why are Ukrainian special forces fighting in Sudan’s war?

Why are Ukrainian special forces fighting in Sudan’s war? Paul Iddon 26 February, 2024 Analysis: Ukraine’s deployment to Sudan aims to show that it can fight Russia abroad whilst also indicating… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Inside Kinshasa’s plan to hire American mercenaries to fight M23

News Inside Kinshasa’s plan to hire American mercenaries to fight M23 Some of the mercenaries fighting alongside FARDC against M23. In 2023, DR Congo’s authorities sought to hire 2,500 military contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Where has the Wagner Group gone?https://theweek.com/defence/where-has-the-wagner-group-gone

today’s big question Where has the Wagner Group gone? Kremlin takes control of Russian mercenaries after aborted mutiny and death of leadership  The Wagner Group has effectively been rebranded as the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner in Africa: How the Russian mercenary group has rebranded

Wagner in Africa: How the Russian mercenary group has rebranded 20 February 2024 By Joe Inwood & Jake Tacchi,BBC Newsnight & BBC Eye Investigations AFP Russia is offering governments in Africa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner rises from the ashes: Prigozhin’s mercenaries return as Putin’s Nazi-inspired ‘Africa Corps’ to plunder gold and oil across the continen

Wagner rises from the ashes: Prigozhin’s mercenaries return as Putin’s Nazi-inspired ‘Africa Corps’ to plunder gold and oil across the continent… as part of a new great game between Russia, China… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mali 2023: How Russia Made Its Way into Malian Life

Mali 2023: How Russia Made Its Way into Malian Life Olga Nechaeva Olga Nechaeva is a PhD Candidate in Comparative Literature and Literary Theory at the University of Pennsylvania.  I had… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Romanian mercenaries killed in DR Congo – media reports

Romanian mercenaries killed in DR Congo – media reports Two Romanian nationals were killed and four injured during battle in eastern DR Congo. Times Reporter Friday, February 16, 2024 At least… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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