Alumni Publication: "Libyans Receiving Military Training in South Africa" by Hussein Solomon
On 30 July 2024, think tank Research on Islam and Muslims in Africa (RIMA) published NESA Center alumnus Hussein Solomon's latest article titled "Libyans Receiving Military Training in South Africa."
"The 95 Libyans were sent by Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar for training to South Africa. Libya is currently divided between an UN-back Tripoli government in the west and Haftar’s forces control the east of the country anchored in Benghazi and Tobruk. Previously, Haftar’s militias were trained and assisted by Russia’s Wagner Group. This was funded by the UAE. Unhappy with the results, ex-Irish soldiers in the form of Irish Training Solutions were contracted. Still unable to overthrow the Tripoli government and breakout from eastern Libya, Haftar’s forces it seems were now being trained by Milites Dei," writes Solomon.
About the Author
Dr. Hussein Solomon is Senior Professor in the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies at the University of the Free State, South Africa. He was previously Head of Department of Political Studies and Governance, University of the Free State. His most recent book was African Security in the Anthropocene (with Jude Cocodia), Springer 2023.
About the Publisher
Research on Islam and Muslims in Africa (RIMA) is a think tank solely dedicated to Islam and Muslim countries and communities in Africa and the Diaspora.
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