Erik Prince Runs $750 Million Mercenary Operation in Congo

American contractor Erik Prince is running a $750 million operation in Congo through Vectus Global, supplying drones and mercenaries to help Kinshasa fight Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. The New York Times detailed the deal in 'Inside Erik Prince's $750 Million Mercenary Deal in Congo.' Relying on contractors can deliver skills quickly but risks long-term dependency.