Category Archives: Africa

    Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Soldiers of the Rapid Support Forces are being supported by foreign fighters. AP Photo/Hussein Malla  Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries Published: July 22, 2024 8:50am… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Russian mercenary

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    Soldiers from the Wagner Group have helped Vladimir Putin advance his aim of restoring Russian power in Africa. But on the ground, they’ve learned hard lessons. The Russian mercenary Story by Rachel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege

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    Missing Central African Republic soldiers were kidnapped by Russian mercenaries, advocates allege An arial view of Bangui, Central African Republic, is seen on March. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick, File) By  JEAN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mercenaries and illicit markets: Russia’s Africa Corps and the business of conflict

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    Mercenaries and illicit markets: Russia’s Africa Corps and the business of conflict English Posted on 14 Feb 2025    The Wagner Group mercenary force and its successor, the Africa Corps, have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Recalibration or Retreat? Russia’s shifting Africa strategy

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    Recalibration or Retreat? Russia’s shifting Africa strategy With Wagner’s setbacks and the fallout from Ukraine, Moscow is rethinking its role in the Sahel Analysis | Africa regions africa  russia John LechnerSergey Eledinov Jan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Romania, DRC: Who is mercenary leader Horatiu Potra?

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    PoliticsDemocratic Republic of Congo Romania, DRC: Who is mercenary leader Horatiu Potra? Cristian Stefanescu in Bucharest 02/13/2025February 13, 2025 Horatiu Potra is a Romanian citizen who until recently managed a private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Mercenaries’ From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports

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    ‘Mercenaries’ From NATO State Caught Up in DR Congo Rebellion: Reports Published Jan 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM EST More than 280 men, alleged to be “Romanian mercenaries” by the Rwanda Defense Force… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian Wagner Mercenaries’ Armored Vehicle Attacked in Mali

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    6 February, 2025A damaged VPK-Ural vehicle. Source: Zaslon324. Russian Wagner Mercenaries’ Armored Vehicle Attacked in Mali Africa Mercenaries Russia World Малі Unidentified forces in Mali ambushed an armored vehicle “VPK-Ural” of Russian Wagner mercenaries. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Wagner’s Successors Wage Campaign Of Terror In Central African Republic, RFE/RL Finds

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    Wagner’s Successors Wage Campaign Of Terror In Central African Republic, RFE/RL Finds February 09, 2025 00:01 CET By Jean-Fernand Koena, Maja Zivanovic and Mike Eckel Since 2018, Russian mercenaries have been providing security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DR Congo’s failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

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    DR Congo’s failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries 30 January 2025 Ian Wafula Africa security correspondent, BBC News It has been a humiliating week for nearly 300 Romanian mercenaries recruited to fight… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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