Erik Prince
Erik Prince is an American businessman and former Navy SEAL best known as the founder of Blackwater, a private military company that gained notoriety for its role in the Iraq War. Prince has been involved in various controversial operations and has advocated for privatizing military functions. He has also been linked to political figures, including Donald Trump, and has been involved in discussions regarding U.S. foreign relations and military contracts. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of a meeting between Russian and American emissaries, indicating his continued influence in geopolitical matters.
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Erik Prince leads a private security force that has reportedly improved the effectiveness of Congo’s drone strikes.
Congo troops assault coltan-rich town after site is offered to U.S. investors
Canada· 2026-02-27
Erik Prince deployed a private security force to operate drones and help the Democratic Republic of Congo's army secure the strategic city of Uvira against Rwanda-backed rebels.
Exclusive: Trump ally Prince sent men, drones to help Congo's army secure strategic town
Tanzania· 2026-02-11
Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, is mentioned as a controversial ally of Trump who may be involved.
Irak 2.0. Planurile lui Trump pentru Venezuela prind contur: contractorii militari privați pentru protejarea petrolului venezuelean
Romania· 2026-01-16
Erik Prince is the founder of Blackwater and runs Vectus Global, which supports Haiti’s government with drone operations.
Haiti drone operation strikes home of gang leader ‘Barbecue’
Guyana· 2026-01-15
Erik Prince, the former Blackwater founder, could be tapped for help in Venezuela.
Trump officials eye private security contractors to safeguard oil assets in Venezuela
United States· 2026-01-15
Erik Prince was the informal emissary of Trump during his first term.
I viaggi di Dmitriev, ex Harvard, e la frase «copiata» sul Donetsk: svelato il mistero delle carte Usa
Italy· 2025-11-24
Erik Prince is a founder of the private security company Blackwater and has been making appearances since the re-election of his ally Donald Trump.
Le retour en grâce d’Erik Prince, fondateur de Blackwater
France· 2025-09-28
Erik Prince is mentioned as a businessman and former elite soldier who owns a private firm operating armed drones in Haiti.
Otte børn dræbt under fødselsdagsfest i Haiti
Denmark· 2025-09-26Erik Prince is the chief executive of Frontier Services Group, which was engaged as a security contractor by the DRC.
Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa urge DRC’s Tshisekedi to drop Kabila charges – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-26
Erik Prince runs Vectus Global, a private security firm supporting Haiti's government in drone operations.
Drone attack kills at least 8 children at Haiti birthday party, media reportsGuyana· 2025-09-25
Erik Prince expects to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as part of a one-year deal.
Drone attack in gang-controlled slum in Haiti kills at least 8 children, injures 6 others | World News
Jamaica· 2025-09-23
Erik Prince is the founder of the notorious private military company Blackwater and is seeking to acquire Ukrainian drone companies.
Jutarnji list - Sprema se posao vrijedan milijarde dolara? Krvave borbe u Donbasu, ali glavna priča u Ukrajini je osnivač zloglasne američke paravojske
Croatia· 2025-09-19
Erik Prince, a Trump supporter, has signed a security deal with Congo's government.
Inside the renewed escalation in eastern Congo as peace deals falterTanzania· 2025-09-18
Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater and a donor to Donald Trump, is reportedly offering his private military services in Ukraine.
Jutarnji list - Sprema se oluja plaćenikaCroatia· 2025-09-13
Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater and current founder of Vectus Global, is aggressively offering his services in Ukraine.
Blackwateri asutaja tahab omandusse Ukrainas asuvaid droonitootmisettevõtteid
Estonia· 2025-09-08Erik Prince, the founder of the now-defunct private military company Blackwater, is interested in purchasing a drone manufacturing company in Ukraine.
Guardian узнала план лидера ЧВК Blackwater по заводу БПЛА на Украине — РБК
Russia· 2025-09-07
Erik Prince, founder of the now-defunct mercenary company Blackwater, has been aggressively pitching his services in Ukraine.
Blackwater founder and Maga disciple Erik Prince pitching services in Ukraine | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2025-09-07
Erik Prince runs a private military company that began working with Haiti's government to target gang strongholds.
UN considers bigger security force as gangs extend grip on HaitiGuyana· 2025-08-30
Haiti’s government has looked for support from Erik Prince’s private security firm Vectus.
US urges UN Security Council boost Haiti support as gangs recruit more childrenGuyana· 2025-08-30
Erik Prince is the founder of Blackwater and is involved in the drone operations in Haiti.
Two Haitian police killed when drone accidentally explodesGuyana· 2025-08-21
Erik Prince, the founder of the private military corporation Blackwater, arrived in Peru to offer his services against illegal mining.
Erik Prince ofrece sus servicios en Perú contra minería ilegal | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-07-23
Erik Prince is a businessman and former Navy SEAL who founded the controversial security company Blackwater.
“Las bandas y los narcos pueden desplegar herramientas muy sofisticadas. Nosotros podemos aportar herramientas mejores” | Erik Prince | Hernando de Soto | Trump | Minería ilegal | ECONOMIA
Peru· 2025-07-22Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, returned to Ecuador to train security forces.
Erik Prince regresó este viernes 18 de julio a Ecuador | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-07-18
Erik Prince offers external advisory to Ecuador's military and police forces.
Daniel Noboa dice que el referéndum para consultar regreso de bases militares extranjeras sería a fin de año | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-07-07
Erik Prince has reportedly been tasked by Haiti's provisional government to help resolve the crisis.
Haiti – die Perle der Karibik ist zu einer Hölle geworden
Switzerland· 2025-07-03
Erik Prince, a donor to Trump and founder of Blackwater, has been operating drones in Haiti.
Críticas a Haití por ofensiva aérea “ilegal” contra pandillas
Honduras· 2025-06-28
Erik Prince, an ally of Donald Trump, has been involved in a secret operation in Haiti to eliminate gang members using drones.
Haití necesita un gobierno fuerte, no una fuerza extranjera
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-28
The CPT has reportedly hired a private security company led by US citizen Erik Prince to carry out targeted operations against the gangs.
Ronald Sanders | The continuing distress of the Haitian people | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-21
Erik Prince is returning to Ecuador to train the police and armed forces after being contracted by the government.
Erik Prince volverá a Ecuador contratado para formar a fuerzas de seguridad
Venezuela· 2025-06-20
Erik Prince is a well-known entrepreneur in the private military contracting and security sector hired by the Haitian government to eliminate gang members.
Editorial | Private military in Haiti | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-06-12