25 agos 2023 anni - What's next for Wagner Group: ‘Wagner model to remain in Africa’

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‘Wagner model to remain in Africa’
The Independent on Saturday (South Africa)
Aug 25, 2023 19:53

Despite the reported death of the Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, Moscow has every interest in continuing his Wagner paramilitary group’s activities in Africa, experts told AFP.

Russia has been outsourcing activities in Africa to Wagner since 2014. Wagner fighters have been deployed alongside the national armies of Libya, the Central African Republic and Mali.

In terms of politics, the group has conducted disinformation and destabilisation campaigns. On the commercial front, it exploits mineral resources in several African states. Analysts say the Kremlin has no interest in ending these activities.

One of Prigozhin’s last appearances on camera was footage broadcast on Monday of him in camouflage fatigues and an assault rifle saying he was in Africa and working for Russia’s future. It was his first filmed appearance since he led his brief revolt against the Kremlin in June.

Even before reports of his death, analysts were considering the possible implications of the mutiny.

With or without Wagner, “Russia wants to keep its business and security interests in Africa,” Rama Yade, Africa director of the US think tank Atlantic Council, said. “It is a primary goal.”

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/with-its-leader-believed-dead-whats-next-for-the-complex-web-that-is-wagner/qs73j5nxr

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