Tag Archives: Africa

Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive By SAM MEDNICK today 1 of 4 This undated photograph handed out by French military shows three Russian mercenaries, right, in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Burkina Faso denies paying Russia’s Wagner group with mine rights Ghana’s president alleged that Burkina Faso had hired Russia’s Wagner mercenaries to help fight armed groups. Gold pours from a crucible… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Burkina Faso summons Ghana envoy over president’s claim on Wagner President Nana Akufo-Addo alleged during the US-Africa Leaders Summit that Burkina Faso has hired Russian mercenaries. Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, right,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Commentary Wagner: the Cornerstone of Russia’s Strategy in Africa Catrina Doxsee 27 December 2022 The Wagner Group—Russia’s most prolific and infamous private military company (PMC)—formed during Russia’s 2014 invasion of Ukraine,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Documents Reveal Wagner’s Golden Ties to Sudanese Military Companies The highway from Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, to Nile River State, where Meroe Gold is located. Credit: Jack Maguire/Alamy Stock Photo   by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Ghana Alleges Burkina Faso Paid Russian Mercenaries With Mine Anthony Osae-Brown December 15, 2022·2 min read Vladimir Putin President of Russia · Nana Akufo-Addo President of Ghana ·Antony Blinken American government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

A statue of Russian soldiers protecting civilians in Bangui, the Central African Republic’s capital. Putin Wants Fealty, and He’s Found It in Africa As Moscow wages war in Ukraine, its mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Russian mercenaries accused of using violence to corner diamond trade By Mary Ilyushina and  Francesca Ebel December 6, 2022 at 4:00 a.m. EST A diamond and gold dealer inspects diamonds in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →