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Central Africa
Burkina Faso subcontractor Arouna Nikiema is Minusca favourite

Croisement SA CEO Arouna Nikiema © FNA Foundation

In winning a new round for its contract to provide security to the UN mission MINUSCA, Croisement SA, a subsidiary of Burkinabe businessman Arouna Nikiema's holding company BBS, has secured its presence in Central African Republic on top of an active network in West Africa. [...]

Published on 20.08.2021 at 05:00 GMT

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Académie de sécurité professionnelle
Arouna Nikiema
BBS First Security
Brigade burkinabè de surveillance
Bureau Suretas
Burval
Christian Perrière
Croisement SA
Fondation Nikiema Arouna
Minusca
TotalEnergies
United Nations

Central African Republic
Internal war at Croisement SA, MINUSCA's guardian angel

Frenchman Christian Perrière, dismissed from his position as managing director for the private security company Croisement SA, has been reinstated after a decision by the Central African courts. Arouna Nikiema and a host of figures hostile to MINUSCA were behind the attempted removal.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 29.10.2021

Central African Republic, Gabon
Touadéra and Bongo challenge UN investigation into MINUSCA

The dismissal, on 15 September, of the Gabonese troops posted in Bangui under the direction of the UN was a major shock. One month on, Gabonese diplomats have demanded an explanation from New York, with the backing of the Central African government.

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Central African Republic
Voyageur Aviation and Heli Air take MINUSCA peacekeepers to the skies

Drawing on solid experience working in African skies, the private Canadian and Bulgarian operators will soon be transporting troops for the peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic under General Traoré's command.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 09.09.2021

Inner circles | Senegal
Macky Sall uses army to boost influence on international stage

Since Macky Sall came to power, the army has contributed strongly to Senegal's international aura. Through peacekeeping missions for the UN and close military cooperation with France, the army's political and military leaders, who have been hand-picked by the president, have been promoting the country's interests.

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Burval
Christian Perrière
Croisement SA
Fondation Nikiema Arouna
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