Wagner forces appear to despise the Russian military, as Prigozhin’s reckless march from Ukraine toward Moscow made abundantly clear.
That’s why when Wagner forces started withdrawing from Ukraine last month, many feared the same might happen in Africa.
And who can guarantee Wagner forces won’t turn on African leaders who decide to side with Putin?
“Don’t worry, we aren’t going anywhere.”It’s not as if Russia could repatriate and replace Wagner forces with verifiably loyal Russian troops — even if it wanted to.
And quite frankly, Africa will only emerge better-off if democratic governments emerge after Wagner forces are shown the door.
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