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Sudan prepares to withdraw mercenaries from Libya

Sudan prepares to withdraw mercenaries from Libya Sudanese fighters in Libya February 13, 2023 (KHARTOUM) – Large-scale counts of foreign fighters in Libya have begun, most of them Sudanese, in preparation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia making money with mercenaries in Africa

Russia making money with mercenaries in Africa Wagner Group’s expanding footprint shows Moscow seeks manageable chaos and lucrative resource deals with African governments by Alessandro Arduino February 14, 2023 Wagner Group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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How Russia’s Wagner Group Is Fueling Terrorism in Africa

How Russia’s Wagner Group Is Fueling Terrorism in Africa Moscow’s scramble for valuable resources has come at the cost of regional security. By Colin P. Clarke, the director of research at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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How Moscow bought a new sphere of influence on the cheap

How Moscow bought a new sphere of influence on the cheap Focusing on a strip of countries from Mali to Sudan, it is challenging the west and opening what some call… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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“Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann

Ash Milton January 18, 2023 Articles “Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann Chatham House/Simon Mann Simon Mann was formed in consummately British institutions. After completing his education at Eton… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mali: Independent rights experts call for probe into Wagner Group’s alleged crimes

Mali: Independent rights experts call for probe into Wagner Group’s alleged crimes © UNOCHA/Michele Cattani A displaced family sit in front of their tent at an informal camp in Bagoundié in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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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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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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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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