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

October 9, 2026 · 10:28 pm 1 sources

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• Inside Erik Prince’s $750 Million Mercenary Deal in Congo
  The New York Times · October 9, 2026 22:28
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