Spotlight | Africa
Tracking the continent's arms network through Abu Dhabi, Istanbul and Belgrade

Members of the RSF stand guard during one of General Hemeti's rallies in Khartoum on 18 June 2019.
Members of the RSF stand guard during one of General Hemeti's rallies in Khartoum on 18 June 2019. © Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP
An international organisation of brokers is attempting to sell large arsenals of light weapons in connection with African military leaders. From the United Arab Emirates to Serbia and Turkey, it is trying to develop its activities while staying under the radar as much as possible. [...]
Reading time 4 minutes Maxime Paszkowiak, Joan Tilouine
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