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From Russia to Africa: The trail of Wagner

Wagner, an unofficial private security company linked to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, is becoming increasingly active in the continent and is a key player in Sudan and the CAR. From Khartoum to Bamako, via Bangui and Saint Petersburg, we dive into the shadowy world of real and fake mercenaries.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with President of Central African Republic Faustin Archange Touadera in Sochi © Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with President of Central African Republic Faustin Archange Touadera during a meeting on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia October 23, 2019. Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Kremlin via REUTERS

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Putin's crescendo

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Russia/Africa: Wagner, an investigation into Putin’s mercenaries Wagner, the unofficial private security company linked to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, is becoming increasingly active in the continent. Its sto...

Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi © Russia’s President Vladimir Putin waves during a family photo with heads of countries taking part in the 2019 Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia, October 24, 2019. Sergei Chirikov/Pool via REUTERS

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Putin's Pianissimo

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Russia – Africa: Behind the scenes of Moscow’s soft power Moscow is deploying several means to promote its agenda in Africa, including producing audiovisual content, financing local media, sponsoring “anti-im...

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