Blood and Gold: Wagner’s Rise in Central Africa

Central African Republic is one of the poorest countries in the world, a victim of colonialism and torn apart by decades of civil war, and it’s become a landing pad for Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group. Led by the now infamous Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner was invited in by the government to quell a rebellion. They’ve since infiltrated nearly every aspect of society – exploiting this vulnerable African nation and potentially making billions in the process. » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Sh