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SADC’s betrayal: Fighting alongside FDLR and mercenaries
The deployment of South African troops to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission was initially framed as a commitment to regional ...
Congo's defeated foreign mercenaries head home with 'big relief'
Nearly 300 foreign mercenaries hired by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to counter a swift offensive by ...
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The Congo: The India-Rubber Man
Bizarre as it was, the incident was an accurate indicator of the way things actually were going last week in the Congo’s copper ... 100 of Tshombe’s white mercenaries, and a smashing blonde ...
The Citizen15d
IMF approves $2.7 billion loan for DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive up to $2.7 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the next three years to help with its governance and transparency reforms as well boost ...
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Path of Exile 2: Best PoE 2 Mercenary build
Looking for the best Mercenary build in Path of Exile 2? The Mercenary is a new class in Path of Exile 2 that shares some initial similarities with the Ranger in that they both use ranged weapons. But ...
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What mercenaries can teach us about climate-fuelled disaster responses
We can learn from another type of privatised force: mercenaries, or private military companies. The United Nations Mercenary Convention defines a mercenary as an individual who, among other factors, ...
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3 Chinese citizens sentenced to 7 years in prison for illegal mining in Congo
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] GOMA, Congo (AP) — Three Chinese ...
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Famous Sutton Hoo helmet may be clue that early Anglo-Saxons fought as mercenaries for Byzantine Empire, study suggests
Here’s how it works. The famous helmet from the ship burial at Sutton Hoo in England may be evidence that Anglo-Saxon warriors fought as mercenaries for the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century ...
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Best Path of Exile 2 Mercenary build, skills, and equipment
What is the best Path of Exile 2 Mercenary build? The Mercenary takes advantage of PoE 2’s new movement mechanics in combat, letting you stay light on your feet while unleashing volley after ...
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Venezuela arrests two Americans, five other 'mercenaries'
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday announced the arrest of seven foreigners -- including two Americans -- whom he accused of being "mercenaries" trying to prevent him from being sworn ...
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Venezuela arrests two Americans, five other 'mercenaries'
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday announced the arrest of seven foreigners -- including two Americans -- whom he accused of being "mercenaries" trying to prevent him from being sworn-in ...
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Congo will execute more than 170 people convicted of armed robbery, official says
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — More than 170 ...