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Private military contractors

Human rights abuses and anti-democratic disinformation are hallmarks of Wagner, other mercenary groups in Africa

Africa

Human rights abuses and anti-democratic disinformation are hallmarks of Wagner, other mercenary groups in Africa

By Shaun Kinnes and Keanen Isaacs

Russia hedging all bets amid uncertainty and turmoil in Libya after elections postponed

Africa

Russia hedging all bets amid uncertainty and turmoil in Libya after elections postponed

By Cayley Clifford

Forensic probe fingers CEO at Sedibeng Water

South Africa

Forensic probe fingers CEO at Sedibeng Water

By Tabelo Timse for amaBhungane

The Godfather of mercenaries arms the UAE, wants South Africans

Politics

The Godfather of mercenaries arms the UAE, wants South Africans

By Richard Poplak