Analysis: Despite Yevgeny Prigozhin's failed mutiny against the Russian military leadership, the Wagner Group remains indispensable to Moscow's African strategy.
From being in a Leningrad prison for a decade to becoming “Putin’s chef” and one of the most powerful men in Russia, the rise of Yevgeny Prigozhin has been nothing short of meteoric. Now he is on a warpath against his long time friend and backer.
Executive Summary China`s strategic interests in Sub-Saharan Africa are diverse and, while still being primarily guided by the need to maintain access to locally extracted raw materials, now go beyond this goal. In fact, growing investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and green energy are likely to see greater involvement from Chinese state-owned enterprises in Africa. This will undoubtedly demand a greater …
Analysis: In Sudan's power struggle, the Russian mercenary group Wagner sees clear advantages in prolonging the conflict and strengthening the bargaining power of the Rapid Support Forces.