Vectus Global has been assisting the Congolese army in efforts to reclaim mineral-rich lands in the eastern province from M23 rebels. While the UN states that Rwanda commands and backs the rebel group, Rwanda has denied these claims. US government officials have stated that Washington has no contract for the operations conducted by Prince's contractors in Africa.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Erik Prince's Vectus Global Loses 20 in Congo Ambush
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A security team operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo was hit by a surprise attack on September 17. Forces belonging to Blackwater founder Erik Prince and his firm, Vectus Global, suffered roughly 20 casualties, including at least seven Congolese nationals and a former special forces soldier from New Zealand who were killed. Tim Kennedy, a former UFC fighter and U.S. Green Beret, was wounded by three gunshots to the leg and is currently being treated at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Sources indicate Rwandan forces supporting M23 rebels may have used a surveillance drone to track the team's location before launching the ambush.
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