Tag Archives: Africa

Zambian student who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine laid to rest

Posted on January 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

Zambian student who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine laid to rest By Nimi Princewill, CNN Published 8:36 AM EST, Wed January 25, 2023 Video Ad Feedback Russia’s notorious Wagner group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Rwanda Says Congo Hiring Mercenaries Heightens Risk of War

Posted on January 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Politics Rwanda Says Congo Hiring Mercenaries Heightens Risk of War Tshisekedi says Congo hired Bulgarian private military group President Tshisekedi says peace talks are ‘at a standstill’ President Felix TshisekediPhotographer: Michele… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Are white mercenaries fighting in the DRC conflict?

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

Conflicts Democratic Republic of Congo Are white mercenaries fighting in the DRC conflict? Simone Schlindwein 01/17/2023  January 17, 2023 Western diplomats are deeply worried about the sudden appearance of Eastern European… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. cable: Russian paramilitary group set to get cash infusion from expanded African mine

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

U.S. cable: Russian paramilitary group set to get cash infusion from expanded African mine The Wagner Group’s mining efforts are becoming increasingly lucrative for the organization. The Wagner Group could see… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prospect Of Wagner’s Growing Influence In Africa Worries Western Powers – Analysis

Posted on January 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Wagner Group mercenaries provide security for convoy with president of the Central African Republic. Photo Credit: Clément Di Roma/VOA Wikipedia Commons Prospect Of Wagner’s Growing Influence In Africa Worries Western… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Mercenaries in Mali Trick Gov to Jail UN Peacekeepers

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Mercenaries in Mali Trick Gov to Jail UN Peacekeepers by Davi Ottenheimer on December 30, 2022 Many counties (e.g. France, UK, Germany) recently signaled they would be backing away from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries in Modern Peacekeeping: Wagner Group in Mali

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Land Opinion Short Read Mercenaries in Modern Peacekeeping: Wagner Group in Mali by Joe Kite May 13, 2022 Experimental Feature: Audio Read Version  The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Training Veil: How Russia’s strategic use of paramilitary and commercial vehicles in Africa impact illicit trade

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

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Wagner Group allegedly given Burkina Faso mine in exchange for help fighting jihadi extremists

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner Group allegedly given Burkina Faso mine in exchange for help fighting jihadi extremists Posted Thu 15 Dec 2022 at 8:24pmThursday 15 Dec 2022 at 8:24pm Dozens of Burkina Faso soldiers were killed in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group owned by a key Putin ally are stoking influence in resource-rich Central African Republic

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group owned by a key Putin ally are stoking influence in resource-rich Central African Republic By correspondent Tom Joyner Posted Tue 10 Jan 2023 at 2:03pmTuesday 10 Jan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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