EU puts pressure on Rwanda

Despite international calls, fighting between the Democratic Republic of Congo Armed Forces (FARDC) and the M23 continues in the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating with thousands of displaced people and widespread violence against civilians. Rwanda is de facto leading the M23’s military operations and illegally exploiting Congolese mineral…

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Book about Wagner PMC – Vol. I.

Wagner Group Private Military Company Volume 1 Establishment, Purpose, Profile and Historic Relevance 2013-2023 > Autors: Besenyö, Janos – Türke, András István – Szénási, Endre > Publisher: Helion> EUVI/ CERPESC Contribution: Wagner PMC in Africa> 2024 The Wagner Group is symbolic of Russia’s deployment of private military companies (PMCs) to exercise influence in Africa, the Middle…

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US Withdrawal from Niger

The withdrawal process of US forces and assets from Niger began on May 19 following the mutual establishment of withdrawal conditions and continued with the withdrawal from Air Base 101 in Niamey on July 7, 2024, and Air Base 201 in Agadez on Aug. 5, 2024.  Additionally, the U.S. Africa Command Coordination Element, consisting of…

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