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As the Cold War drew to a close, many African nations found themselves grappling with the aftermath of colonialism—power vacuums created by crumbling states gave rise to insurgencies and warlords. In this chaotic environment, traditional military interventions from major global powers began to wane. Fatigued by extensive commitments and wary of embroiling themselves in complex local conflicts, governments pulled back, creating an opportunity for private military contractors.
PMCs like Executive Outcomes emerged to fill this void, offering highly skilled and specialized military services for hire. Rather than fighting for nation-states, these forces promised to deliver decisive action to any government with financial means, forever changing the dynamics of conflict in Africa.