Category Archives: Africa

Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

A Russian flag hanging on the monument of the Russian instructors in Bangui, on March 22, 2023. Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty images Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know? 

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know?  December 13, 2024 Colombia Gelolocation A video of some rocky outcrops in the Libyan desert geolocated by Bellingcat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Q&A: The Wagner Group’s new life after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Q&A: The Wagner Group’s new life after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin Posted: 21 August 2024| Region: Africa | Category: Q&A Authors: Ladd Serwat; Héni Nsaibia Q&A with Ladd Serwat and Héni Nsaibia ACLED Africa Regional Specialist and Associate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan By Richard Emblin – November 25, 2024 Family photograph found with personal documents of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 21, 2025 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

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

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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