UAE Linked to Africa Mercenary Network
Investigations by the "Financial Times" reveal that the UAE has become a key player in a regional network involving the recruitment, transportation, and training of mercenaries across logistical routes extending from Colombia to the UAE, and then into conflict zones in Somalia, Libya, and Sudan. Evidence shows that the UAE has increasingly invested in expanding its military influence in Africa by developing relationships with non-governmental armed groups and facilitating the illegal gold trade, which is estimated to be worth $30 billion annually. The investigation also pointed out that the Emirati company "GSSG," which maintains connections with Emirati officials, handles the recruitment and transportation of thousands of Colombian mercenaries to Sudan to fight alongside Rapid Support Forces, with some receiving training inside the UAE. The findings confirm that the UAE significantly finances the conflict by providing weapons and maintaining logistical hubs for moving mercenaries and supplies, reflecting an evolving regional role that extends beyond Sudan and impacts conflicts across the broader region.
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