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Executive Outcomes became internationally renowned through its campaigns in Angola and Sierra Leone. The Angolan Civil War was not merely an ideological struggle but also a fierce contest for the country’s oil reserves and diamond fields. The MPLA government, supported by Executive Outcomes, sought to reclaim territory seized by the UNITA rebels.
In 1993, the MPLA hired Executive Outcomes to secure the crucial oil towns of Kuito and Soyo. Despite being outnumbered, the operatives displayed superior tactical expertise, successfully driving UNITA forces from Soyo after intense combat. The operation solidified Executive Outcomes' reputation, leading to lucrative contracts intended to transform a struggling military into an effective fighting force.