Hundreds are said to be in CAR. While some forces have relocated to Belarus. And others have been invited to join the Russian military.
Recent reports have also linked Wagner to a coup in Niger, though the U.S. State Department has not confirmed this involvement.
Prigozhin Resurfaces to Strengthen Russian Influence in Africa
Prigozhin’s reappearance at the Russia-Africa summit underscores his efforts to bolster Russia’s influence on the continent. The Telegram chat attributed to Wagner claimed credit for the coup in Niger, stating that it was proof of Russia’s growing influence in Africa.
Prigozhin has publicly supported the coup. Such actions have caught the attention of the international community, with the U.K. Parliament recently criticizing the U.K.’s handling of Wagner and its influence in Africa, accusing it of responding too slowly.
The summit in St. Petersburg, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, aims to enhance Russia’s political and humanitarian partnership with African nations for years to come.
