Russia has likely sent around 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea to assist in protecting President Teodoro Obiang ...

In Equatorial Guinea, where 82-year-old President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has ruled since seizing power in a coup in ...

In Ukraine, Vladimir Putin was aided by a ruthless private army that was deeply loyal to him—until it wasn’t.

The trial was held in secret. The independent Radio Free Europe outlet reported that Rau, 28, and Sopov, 21 were mercenaries ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered what he called "total support" for Africa, including in the struggle against ...

The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to ...

Despite falling short of earlier trade expansion goals, Russia has significantly enhanced its continental presence through ...

A pair of Russian soldiers were found guilty of shooting a family of nine in the Donetsk region in October 2023.

Britain announces new sanctions targeting Russian mercenary groups, individuals linked to the Novichok attack, and entities ...

Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group or its successor, Africa Corps, now support several African governments and Russian "advisers" work with local officials. The British sanctions come ...