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Russian Mercenaries Are Destabilizing Africa

Opinion Guest Essay Russian Mercenaries Are Destabilizing Africa Jan. 31, 2023 A celebration of France’s announcement last February that it would withdraw troops from Mali included a poster of President Vladimir… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘They’ll just wipe me out’ A former prisoner fled his Wagner unit, but now fears revenge from mercenaries

‘They’ll just wipe me out’ A former prisoner fled his Wagner unit, but now fears revenge from mercenaries 2:11 pm, February 3, 2023 Source: Mediazona A Wagner fighter in Soledar, Ukraine,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. Presses Libyan Commander to Expel Russia’s Wagner

U.S. Presses Libyan Commander to Expel Russia’s Wagner The CIA director visited Libya amid concerns the Kremlin-linked outfit may tap into the country’s oil riches the U.S. Treasury has designated Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Grisly Cult of the Wagner Group’s Sledgehammer

Murtaza _Hussain The Grisly Cult of the Wagner Group’s Sledgehammer The tool Russian mercenaries used to kill a Syrian army deserter and others has become a violent meme, similar to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia’s private military diplomacy in Africa: High risk, low reward, limited impact

Russia’s private military diplomacy in Africa: High risk, low reward, limited impact Ovigwe Eguegu Pages 445-462 | Published online: 11 Nov 2022 ABSTRACT The assumption of many researchers is that Russia’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia’s Military Diplomacy In Africa: High Risk, Low Reward, Limited Impact – Analysis

Russia’s Military Diplomacy In Africa: High Risk, Low Reward, Limited Impact – Analysis February 3, 2023 Kester Kenn Klomegah 0 Comments By Kester Kenn Klomegah The South African Institute of International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Designating Wagner Group as a transnational criminal organization is a first step — but there’s more work to do

Designating Wagner Group as a transnational criminal organization is a first step — but there’s more work to do by Christopher Faulkner and Marcel Plichta, Opinion Contributors – 02/02/23 11:00 AM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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How Wagner Mercenaries Fighting in Africa Could Swing the Battle of Bakhmut

How Wagner Mercenaries Fighting in Africa Could Swing the Battle of Bakhmut By Ellie Cook On 2/2/23 at 9:11 AM EST Current Time 0:08 / Duration 0:46 What Is The Wagner Group? World… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold

Central African Republic Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold Russian fighters clash with rebels as Kremlin tries to extend power in mineral rich country A soldier… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US seeks to expel Russian mercenaries from Sudan, Libya

US seeks to expel Russian mercenaries from Sudan, Libya By SAMY MAGDYtoday 1 of 3 File – In this Saturday Sept. 7, 2019 photo, fighters of the ‘Shelba’ unit, allied with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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