Originally known for his activities in Iraq and Afghanistan, American security magnate Erik Prince is steadily expanding his activities in Africa. Highly pragmatic, he adapts his business strategy to the needs of the country he is in. In recent months, capitalising on the dearth of health infrastructure in Africa, which has been hard hit by the coronavirus
In Focus | Africa, China
While waiting to do battle in Cabo Delgado, Erik Prince mints it in medevacs and mining services
Published on 07.09.2020 at 05:00 GMT
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Taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, the security contractor's Frontier Services Group has established itself in the highly profitable medical evacuation business as it continues to provide its traditional services to Chinese mining groups, particulary in the DRC. The former US Navy SEAL officer, who saw himself at one point as a private military leader in Africa, has not abandoned the paramilitary services market, however. He is keeping a close eye on the insurrection in the Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, which currently offers the best prospects in this market in Africa.
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