Category Archives: Africa

The WARRIOR CLASS: A golden age for the freelance soldier

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Harper’s Magazine April 2012 Charles Glass is a journalist, author, and publisher who has frequently reported from the Middle East. His most recent book is Americans in Paris: Life and Death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid

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AP Exclusive: Nigeria ex-militant linked to bid By Jon Gambrell Associated Press / March 29, 2012 LAGOS, Nigeria—A former militant leader in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern delta is linked to a private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Did British aid money pay for hostage Judith’s release? Pilotless ‘drone’ planes, the SAS and private hostage negotiations

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Did British aid money pay for hostage Judith’s release? Pilotless ‘drone’ planes, the SAS and private hostage negotiations By Paul Bracchi and Sam Greenhill PUBLISHED: 21:10 EST, 23 March 2012 Last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What is it to be a Mercenary?

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What is it to be a Mercenary? Posted on March 24, 2012 by Simon Mann A Piece – 26th December 2011 (Requested by a socialist political weekly, but not printed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KK security seeks $2.9m to upgrade

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KK security seeks $2.9m to upgrade Photo/File KK Security group displays one of their fire engines at a past function in Nairobi. By EMMANUEL WERE Special Correspondent  (email the author) Posted  Saturday,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Outsourcing Security

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Outsourcing Security Published on March 6, 2012 by Mark Lowe · The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s DG Patrick Akpobolokemi, explains the controversial decision to outsource a part of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KK Security acquires G4S Rwanda operations

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Corporate News KK Security acquires G4S Rwanda operations Posted  Wednesday, March 7  2012 at  19:36 KK Security has acquired the operations of rival firm G4S in Rwanda as it continues to look… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions

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U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions 09:37 GMT, March 2, 2012 Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Jim Webb (D-VA) have introduced the Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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