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Investigating PMC Wagner's Mission in Africa [FIXED]

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Presence of PMC Wagner in Africa

The chapter delves into the presence of PMC Wagner in Africa, specifically in a town where convoys of land cruisers pass frequently, some even at night, with Russian quasi-civilians driving SUVs with flashing lights. It discusses the recruitment of locals by PMC Wagner in areas like CAR, Mali, and Burkina, focusing on the motivations behind individuals joining, such as financial incentives and indifference towards killing individuals from other tribes. The chapter also explores the complexities of conflicts in Mali and the Central African Republic, the influence of Russia's involvement through groups like Wagner, and the importance of understanding different perspectives in journalism to fully investigate and comprehend the situation.

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