Category Archives: Africa

Workers protesting work force cuts at US base in Africa

Workers protesting work force cuts at US base in Africa Stars and Stripes By John Vandiver Published: July 10, 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ex-Navy man’s crew detained by commandos

Ex-Navy man’s crew detained by commandos Thursday, June 20, 2013 A FORMER Royal Navy officer from Cornwall and his crew member, suspected of setting sail to fight pirates, have been arrested… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Wild West in East Africa

The Wild West in East Africa What do a handful of South African mercenaries do for an encore in Somalia, once all the pirates are gone? BY JAMES BRIDGER, JAY BAHADUR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US Army seeking private contractors for African commando transportation

US Army seeking private contractors for African commando transportation Written by Oscar Nkala Tuesday, 07 May 2013 15:47 The United States Army’s Transportation Command (US-TRANSCOM) is looking for private flight contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. prepares for casualties in Africa

WND EXCLUSIVE U.S. prepares for casualties in Africa Airborne contractor-medics to be on stand-by from Kenya to Cameroon Steve Peacock About | Email | Archive Steve Peacock is a freelance writer… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private Soldiers in Africa: The Effects of Private Military Contractors and Mercenaries on the Duration of Civil Wars from 1960-2003

Private Soldiers in Africa: The Effects of Private Military Contractors and Mercenaries on the Duration of Civil Wars from 1960-2003 Seth Loven Independent April 14, 2013 Abstract:      You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to … Continue reading

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Margaret Thatcher ‘gave her approval’ to her son Mark’s failed coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea

Margaret Thatcher ‘gave her approval’ to her son Mark’s failed coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea Unpublished version of memoir by former SAS officer Simon Mann records Baroness Thatcher’s endorsement of plan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Contractors’ Next Payday: Commando Logistics for Africa Shadow Wars

Contractors’ Next Payday: Commando Logistics for Africa Shadow Wars By Robert Beckhusen 04.12.13 6:30 AM A Casa 212 contracted for Afghanistan drops supplies to paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Jobless troops to rake in cash as mercenaries

Daily Star Sunday February 24, 2013 HIRED GUNS; Jobless troops to rake in cash as mercenaries BYLINE: DEBORAH SHERWOOD Pg. 28 REDUNDANT British squaddies are in for a bonanza payday as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Niger UAV Base Begs Question of Contractor Role

Niger UAV Base Begs Question of Contractor Role With President Obama’s official mention of 100 servicemen heading to Niger to set up the US latest unmanned drone program, BTW couldn’t help… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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