Russian Mercenary Force Wagner Group's Activities in Africa

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary force, has been rebranded as the Africa Corps and is operating in Africa under Putin's control after a hostile takeover. The U.S. missed opportunities to exploit the friction between the Wagner Group and the Russian military to end the war in Ukraine.

Key Points

  • The Wagner Group was rebranded as the Africa Corps under Putin's control
  • The U.S. missed opportunities to exploit the friction between the Wagner Group and the Russian military
  • Mercenaries can pose a problem in regions of global concern like the Middle East

Pros

  • Insight into the operations of the Wagner Group in Africa
  • Analysis of the U.S. missed opportunities regarding the Wagner Group

Cons

  • Speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding Prigozhin's death and the Wagner Group's activities