Tag Archives: Africa

Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability – Antony Blinken Published 8 August Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, The US Secretary of State warned that “every single place that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Africa After Prigozhin Is an Opportunity for the West Despite Moscow’s best attempts at controlling the narrative, there exists a power vacuum in the region—and a need to rethink alliances. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Opinion Guest Essay If Your Country Is Falling Apart, the Wagner Group Will Be There Aug. 11, 2023 Protesters hold a Russian flag aloft during a demonstration in Niger’s capital, Niamey,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

World News Niger’s junta asks for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat Supporters of Niger’s ruling junta hold a Russian flag at the start of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Base Expansion in Mali Indicates Growing Wagner Group Investment Photo: CSIS Commentary by Catrina Doxsee , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Jennifer Jun Published August 15, 2023 Despite continued uncertainty… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Will crackdown on Mali over Wagner mercenaries actually do anything? This week the U.S. Treasury sanctioned several government officials for dealing with the Russian guns-for-hire. July 27, 2023 Written by Alex… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Nuland In Niger, Warns Coup Leaders Against Forging Ties With Russia’s Wagner by Tyler Durden Tuesday, Aug 08, 2023 – 12:05 PM Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland made a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

‘An open invitation’ Niger coup raises fears of Wagner Group upping Russia’s influence in Africa 2:46 pm, August 9, 2023 Source: Meduza A demonstration in support of the coup in Niger’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

The Wagner Group in Africa: Myth vs. Reality — The Resistance Bureau Aug 4 Written By The Resistance Bureau Monday, 14 August 2023 12pm Washington D.C. 5pm London / Lagos /… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

A Leader of Niger’s Coup Visits Mali, Raising Fears of a Wagner Alliance Several military officials who took power from the president in Niger last week met with the leaders of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →