Focus on Africa - Prigozhin’s presumed death: Impact for Wagner in Africa
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Wagner boss Prigozhin is presumed dead after Russia plane crash. In his last address, he said the Wagner group is making Africa "more free". His presumed death received little media attention or official reactions in Mali and the Central African Republic where thousands of mercenaries are active. So in today's episode, we ask what would be the impact of Prigozhin’s presumed death on Wagner in Africa.
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Published on Thursday, 24th August 2023.
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