Inside Erik Prince’s $750 Million Mercenary Deal in Congo

NYT World Friday 09 October 2026, 22:28 UTC By Declan Walsh 1 min read

Key Points

Erik Prince, the American military contractor, has sought opportunities in resource-rich countries plagued by conflict, mostly in Africa.

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