Category Archives: Africa

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

Posted on March 12, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on March 11, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on March 8, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on March 8, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on March 5, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 22, 2024 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 20, 2024 by David Isenberg

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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Wagner Strikes Gold in Mali

Posted on February 15, 2024 by David Isenberg

Salafi-Jihadi Movement Weekly Update, February 15, 2024: Wagner Strikes Gold in Mali, and al Shabaab Terrorizes Mogadishu Liam Karr Contributor: Josie Von Fischer To receive the Salafi-Jihadi Movement Weekly Update via… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Privatization of Military and Security Companies:A Threat and Risk Analysis to the Security of the Nigerian State

Posted on February 11, 2024 by David Isenberg

Privatization of Military and Security Companies:A Threat and Risk Analysis to the Security of the Nigerian State   You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Battle for Influence Rages in Heart of Wagner’s Operations in Africa

Posted on February 11, 2024 by David Isenberg

Wagner mercenaries this fall at a former United Nations base on the edge of Bouar, Central African Republic. Battle for Influence Rages in Heart of Wagner’s Operations in Africa The death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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