Tag Archives: Africa

LEGALITY OF USE OF MERCENARIES IN NIGERIA’S COUNTER-TERRORISM PROTOCOL

Posted on October 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

LEGALITY OF USE OF MERCENARIES IN NIGERIA’S COUNTER-TERRORISM PROTOCOL Chike B. OKOSA Abstract Nigeria’s monopoly of use of force within its territory is increasingly challenged by terrorists, bandits, separatists and criminal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In Wagner’s largest African outpost, Russia looks to tighten its grip

Posted on October 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

In Wagner’s largest African outpost, Russia looks to tighten its grip By Rachel Chason and  Barbara Debout September 18, 2023 at 2:00 a.m. EDT A statue representing Russian instructors belonging to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group sustains significant losses in clashes with Central African Republic rebels

Posted on October 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner Group sustains significant losses in clashes with Central African Republic rebels Russian mercenaries being pushed back in Central African Republic, according to evidence obtained by Middle East Eye A Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Video Shows Wagner Transport Plane Explode Upon Landing in Africa

Posted on October 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Video Shows Wagner Transport Plane Explode Upon Landing in Africa By Brendan Cole On 9/27/23 at 9:25 AM EDT Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:30 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mali: The North Is Lost

Posted on September 28, 2023 by David Isenberg

Mali: The North Is Lost September 27, 2023: Islamic terrorist violence in the north has left nearly 200 dead in the last month. The military government of Mali was dismayed to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Zelenskyy discusses Russian paramilitaries with Sudanese leader

Posted on September 26, 2023 by David Isenberg

Zelenskyy discusses Russian paramilitaries with Sudanese leader Meeting takes place days after reports of Ukrainian intelligence heping to take out Russian Wagner mercenaries in Sudan byAlya Shandra 24/09/2023 3 minute read… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Legacy and Future of the Wagner Group

Posted on September 26, 2023 by David Isenberg

September 21, 2023 The Legacy and Future of the Wagner Group On September 21, 2023, TSC Senior Research Fellow Wassim Nasr joined the Brookings Institution for an online event to discuss… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner forces have not withdrawn from Africa in ‘meaningful’ numbers, defense official says

Posted on September 26, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner forces have not withdrawn from Africa in ‘meaningful’ numbers, defense official says By Natasha Bertrand, CNN Updated 10:39 AM EDT, Sun September 24, 2023 PMC Wagner Group flag is seen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Notorious Russian general, master spy duo organise in Africa after Prigozhin’s demise

Posted on September 26, 2023 by David Isenberg

Africa SUCCESSION Notorious Russian general, master spy duo organise in Africa after Prigozhin’s demise In recent weeks, Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and General Andrei Averyanov from the GRU military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is Burkina Faso edging closer to the Wagner mercenaries?

Posted on September 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Is Burkina Faso edging closer to the Wagner mercenaries? A rising jihadist threat may force Burkina Faso into accepting outside help – and its partnership options are limited John Lechner Sergey… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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