Drones & Guns for Hire: How Foreign Mercenaries Are Shaping Africa’s Wars| Firstpost Africa | N18G

Across Africa, a new kind of warfare is unfolding—fought not just by national armies, but by foreign mercenaries for hire. From Russia’s Wagner Group to Turkish and Chinese security contractors, private military forces are operating in hotspots like Mali, Libya, Sudan, and Mozambique. These “guns for hire” are reshaping conflicts, guarding strategic assets, propping up regimes, and securing access to gold, oil, and rare minerals. As weak governments seek external muscle and global powers avoid direct involvement, mercenaries offer a shadowy alternative. Their growing presence raises serious concerns over accountability, sovereignty, and who truly controls Africa’s battlefields.

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