About this episode

The episode explores the ongoing influence of the Wagner Group in the Central African Republic despite its name change.

The Wagner Group may have changed its name, but not its grip. Discover how Russian mercenaries still dominate the Central African Republic through violence, resource exploitation, and political control today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• Wagner Group
• Central African Republic
• Russian mercenaries
• violence
• resource exploitation
• political control

Keywords

• Wagner Group
• Central African Republic
• Russian mercenaries
• violence
• political control
• resource exploitation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wagner Group

Places: Central African Republic, Russia

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