As Sudan’s civil conflict escalates, a quiet influx of foreign military advisors has been reported in and around the capital of Khartoum and across contested regions such as Darfur and El-Geneina. Intelligence sources and regional analysts confirm the presence of external actors providing battlefield strategy, logistics planning, and special operations training — though no official declarations have been made by major governments.
Haiti’s government has hired Erik Prince — founder of the infamous private military company Blackwater — to help restore control in Port-au-Prince, a city overrun by violent gangs. The deal comes amid Haiti’s deepening crisis following the collapse of its national police force and government institutions.
DANGER ZONE — Two global powers are expanding their influence in Africa, not just with diplomats or soldiers — but with private military and security companies (PMSCs).
A new report by the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique breaks down how Russia and China are using very different models to secure their interests across the continent — and it’s creating a silent turf war in the shadows of warzones, mines, and megaprojects.
