Category Archives: Africa

US imposes new sanctions related to gold dealing to fund Wagner Group

Posted on July 1, 2023 by David Isenberg

US imposes new sanctions related to gold dealing to fund Wagner Group By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Updated 5:10 PM EDT, Tue June 27, 2023 Igor Russak/Reuters CNN  —  The US Treasury… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries behind slaughter of 500 in Mali village, UN report finds

Posted on June 29, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian mercenaries behind slaughter of 500 in Mali village, UN report finds This article is more than 1 month old Report implicates Wagner group fighters in Moura atrocity, including the torture… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian FM Sergei Lavrov says Wagner mercenaries will continue to operate in Africa

Posted on June 29, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov says Wagner mercenaries will continue to operate in Africa By Mark Armstrong  with AFP  •  Updated: 26/06/2023 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the rebellion by the Wagner mercenaries will not result… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s rebellion creates uncertainty for African governments relying on Wagner

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

Alexis Akwagyiram and Yinka Adegoke Updated Jun 27, 2023, 10:21am EDT africa Russia’s rebellion creates uncertainty for African governments relying on Wagner Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty Images TweetEmailWhatsapp The Wagner private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why Russia’s Wagner Group has been involved in Ukraine, Africa, Mideast

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

Why Russia’s Wagner Group has been involved in Ukraine, Africa, Mideast By Miriam Berger Updated June 27, 2023 at 3:04 p.m. EDT|Published June 26, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. EDT Prigozhin network… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Wagner rebellion is over—for now. But how will the events reverberate in the Middle East and North Africa?

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

MENASource June 28, 2023 • 7:11 am ET The Wagner rebellion is over—for now. But how will the events reverberate in the Middle East and North Africa? By Mark N. Katz… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Gold, arms and mercenaries: On UAE’s shadowy networks in Sudan

Posted on June 22, 2023 by David Isenberg

Gold, arms and mercenaries: On UAE’s shadowy networks in Sudan Andreas Krieg 1 May 2023 12:18 BST | Last update: 1 month 1 week ago The UAE’s network-centric statecraft is part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Treasury Sanctions the Head of the Wagner Group in Mali

Posted on June 22, 2023 by David Isenberg

Treasury Sanctions the Head of the Wagner Group in Mali Home | News & Events | Treasury Sanctions the Head of the Wagner Group in Mali   U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries cash in on Europe’s scramble for African timber

Posted on June 22, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian mercenaries cash in on Europe’s scramble for African timber 16.05.2023 New evidence reveals an EU timber rush in one of the world’s most fragile nations fuels local instability and bolsters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Russia’s Wagner Group funds its role in Putin’s Ukraine war by plundering Africa’s resources

Posted on June 22, 2023 by David Isenberg

CBS Mornings How Russia’s Wagner Group funds its role in Putin’s Ukraine war by plundering Africa’s resources By Debora Patta, Sarah Carter Updated on: May 16, 2023 / 9:52 AM /… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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