Ex-mercenary tells of his five years in a 'living hell'

The jailed member of Simon Mann's bungled 2004 coup in Equatorial Guinea reveals his motives for joining the secret plot.

Mercenary Mann says SA backed coup plot

Simon Mann, a British mercenary jailed for plotting against the government of Equatorial Guinea, has said SA tacitly supported a failed 2004 coup.

Mercenary tells of torture in Black Beach prison

Mercenary Nick du Toit has told how he was threatened with death by an adviser to Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema.

Legal hurdles may prevent Thatcher coup trial in UK

The investigation into Sir Mark Thatcher's role in the failed coup in Equatorial Guinea could be hindered by legal obstacles.

Equatorial Guinea coup plotters 'back in SA'

The South African mercenaries jailed for their part in an Equatorial Guinea coup plot have arrived home, a security expert said on Friday.

More questions than answers

The pardoning of the mercenaries for the aborted coup in Equatorial Guinea raises more questions than answers.

Police see papers alleged to link Thatcher to coup plot

Documents detailing Mark Thatcher's alleged involvement in the botched coup in Equatorial Guinea are among evidence being examined by Scotland Yard.

Justice Ministry: SA will not charge mercenaries

Four South Africans pardoned by Equatorial Guinea for a failed coup in 2004 will not face charges when they return home, the Justice Ministry said.

I'll testify against Thatcher, says Mann

Simon Mann has vowed to testify against Sir Mark Thatcher, who he alleges was a co-conspirator in the Equatorial Guinea coup plot.

Zuma freed us, says mercenary

Mercenary Nick du Toit, who has been freed from jail in Equatorial Guinea, has given President Jacob Zuma the credit for his release.

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