Tag Archives: Africa

Ukraine strikes Wagner mercenaries in Sudan: ‘It’s raised the stakes’

Ukraine strikes Wagner mercenaries in Sudan: ‘It’s raised the stakes’ Lester Kiewit speaks with Jean-Jacques Cornish, Africa Correspondent (skip to 02:41) A series of drone strikes, and a ground operation were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian general in Algeria in apparent return to work after Wagner mutiny, Kommersant reports

Russian general in Algeria in apparent return to work after Wagner mutiny, Kommersant reports By Felix Light September 15, 202312:52 PM EDTUpdated 3 days ago General Sergei Surovikin, commander of Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Research group established to investigate gold trade violence in Africa 

September 18, 2023 Research group established to investigate gold trade violence in Africa  The Blood Gold Report will explore the extent to which Africa’s gold trade is funding Russian violence. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Niger: Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries Landing in Niger? No, ‘Breaking News’ Video Shot in 2006

Niger: Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries Landing in Niger? No, ‘Breaking News’ Video Shot in 2006 YouTube: ЧВК “Вагнера” на белорусском полигоне! // Чему учат “вагнеровцы” белорусов? | ВИДЕО с тренировки! Members of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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What Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Death Means for Africa

What Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Death Means for Africa Jaynisha Patel By Jaynisha Patel 12 September 2023 The recent deaths of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and several of his top lieutenants in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private Military Companies Expanding in Africa

Private Military Companies Expanding in Africa The recent coup in Niger threatens to unleash more private military and security companies where they have become steadily more powerful. John P. Ruehl Aug… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Inflection Point for Africa-Russia Relations after Prigozhin’s Death

Inflection Point for Africa-Russia Relations after Prigozhin’s Death By Joseph Siegle September 6, 2023 By taking over the operations of the Wagner Group after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russia loses… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Death and Wagner’s Future in Africa

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Death and Wagner’s Future in Africa OpinionBy Fuat Emir Sefkatli September 11, 2023 Prigozhin left behind a semi-independent criminal security agency in Africa and for Russia, the economic and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian Disinformation Network Remains Active in Africa Despite Account Removals

Russian Disinformation Network Remains Active in Africa Despite Account Removals A disinformation network in French-speaking African countries linked to the Wagner Group is spreading social and news media content supportive of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia in Africa: Prigozhin’s death exposes Putin’s real motives on the continent

Russia in Africa: Prigozhin’s death exposes Putin’s real motives on the continent Published: September 4, 2023 10.40am EDT Author Joseph Siegle Director of Research, Africa Center for Strategic Studies, University of Maryland… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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