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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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Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold

Central African Republic Wagner mercenaries sustain losses in fight for Central African Republic gold Russian fighters clash with rebels as Kremlin tries to extend power in mineral rich country A soldier… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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US seeks to expel Russian mercenaries from Sudan, Libya

US seeks to expel Russian mercenaries from Sudan, Libya By SAMY MAGDYtoday 1 of 3 File – In this Saturday Sept. 7, 2019 photo, fighters of the ‘Shelba’ unit, allied with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Eswatini king ‘uses mercenaries to torture activists’

Eswatini king ‘uses mercenaries to torture activists’ By. Sandile Motha 29th Jan 2023 King Mswati III and Eswatini government ropes in SA-based mercenaries to clamp down on pro-democracy forces. / Gallo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia’s Shadow Army Accused in Mysterious Teen Abductions

Russia’s Shadow Army Accused in Mysterious Teen Abductions ‘MY BOYS’ The Wagner Group is allegedly getting back at fighters who left the private mercenary group by kidnapping their family members. Philip… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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