Wagner Group's African Gambit

This chapter focuses on the exiled leader of the Wagner Group and his failed attempt to rally support for a march on Moscow during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It explores Wagner's operations in Africa, revealing its dual role as a paramilitary organization and a vehicle for Russian foreign policy, particularly in the wake of the U.N. Security Council's actions in Mali. The discussion also raises pressing questions about the future of Wagner and its influence amid shifting political dynamics in Russia and Africa.