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Richard Rands' Acumen takes hold in Mozambique

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New players in armed security set their sights on Africa with help from SAS veteran Blagbrough

Former SAS veteran Mark Blagbrough is advising the newly formed British company Vellichor, which is facing major challenges in Libya. At the same time, he is also offering advice to the equally new Acumen Intelligent Consulting, based in Mozambique.

Army and police subcontract to regain upper hand in Cabo Delgado conflict

While the military relies on equipment provided by Paramount and its sister company Burnham Global to fight Islamist-linked insurgents in Cabo Delgado, the police are continuing a discreet collaboration with the Dyck Advisory Group.

Nyusi negotiates details of EU, SADC military contributions to Cabo Delgado conflict

The Mozambican president, under pressure from the ruling Felimo party's leadership, is accepting a drip-feed of military aid from his European and African partners.

Burnham Global trains Nyusi's troops to operate Paramount armoured vehicles

Via the consultancy Burnham Global, the South African defence magnate Ivor Ichikowitz is instructing Mozambican soldiers in how to operate armoured vehicles supplied by his own firm Paramount.

Exxon's shield, Control Risks, anchors hold amid Cabo Delgado insurgency

Control Risks' logistics and security partner in Cabo Delgado, Executive Logistics, has set up camp in Mocímboa da Praia, the epicentre of the insurgency movement rocking the region. This small port town close to the Afungi gas facilities will service as a rear base for its security operations.