Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russia deepening ties with Sudan, sets sights on establishing naval base

Russia deepening ties with Sudan, sets sights on establishing naval base Russia’s proximity to Sudan concealed the Russian theft of Sudan’s gold by All Arab News Staff | August 10, 2022… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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At the heart of the Wagner system, from Douala to Bangui

At the heart of the Wagner system, from Douala to Bangui By Mathieu Olivier Posted on Tuesday, 16 August 2022 11:38 Russian and Rwandan security forces during Central African President Faustin-Archange… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian Mercenaries Seek Gold, Sow Chaos in Central Africa

Russian Mercenaries Seek Gold, Sow Chaos in Central Africa Witnesses say 100 people have been killed so far this year US says fighters focused on gold-rich area in war-torn country By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Chinese PSCs self-serving, seek to capture Africa’s emerging markets

Chinese PSCs self-serving, seek to capture Africa’s emerging markets— Di Valerio Fabri (Opinion) August 24, 2022 By Ezra Ukanwa Following the recent increase in operations by Chinese Private-Sector Companies, PSCs, in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian Mercenaries Project the Kremlin’s Power Far From Its Troubles in Ukraine

Russia Russian Mercenaries Project the Kremlin’s Power Far From Its Troubles in Ukraine Wagner Group, a private army formed by ‘Putin’s Chef,’ takes aim at Mali’s mineral riches in strategic part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Group: Putin’s grim reapers giving mercenaries a bad name, now embedded in Africa

World ANALYSIS Wagner Group: Putin’s grim reapers giving mercenaries a bad name, now embedded in Africa The United Nations Working Grouphas calculated that civilian targeting accounts for 52% and 71% of Wagner’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Group Operations in Africa

Wagner Group Operations in Africa Civilian Targeting Trends in the Central African Republic and Mali 30 August 2022 Contents Introduction Key Trends Wagner Deployments Around the World The Wagner Group in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian Military Contractors and Their Wars Abroad

Russian Military Contractors and Their Wars Abroad US policymakers need to understand the technological evolution of Russian contractors in order to counter them. Commentary Words:Emma Schroeder, Justin Sherman, Gavin Wilde, and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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At least 50 killed in April by Malian army, ‘foreign troops’ -U.N. report

August 31, 20222:37 PM EDTLast Updated 17 days ago At least 50 killed in April by Malian army, ‘foreign troops’ -U.N. report By Sofia Christensen 2 minute read A MINUSMA logistic… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Group Accused of Horrific Atrocities in Africa

Wagner Group Accused of Horrific Atrocities in Africa Philip Obaji Jr. / The Daily Beast The infamous Wagner Group, which some have called Vladimir Putin’s ‘private army.’ (photo: Luis G. Rendon/The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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