What role does Russia’s Wagner Group play in Africa? | DW News Africa

One of Russia’s main proxies operating on African soil is the private military company, the Wagner Group. So far, it’s known that its mercenaries are active in at least four African countries: Sudan, the Central African Republic, Mali and Libya. Wagner mainly provides security and military assistance to these countries. In return, they gain access to high-value materials such as gold and diamonds. Wagner soldiers stand accused of committing atrocities, including torture, kidnappings and mass rape . Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram: ►Twitch: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: #Africa #Russia #WagnerGroup