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The US-Russia battle for influence in Africa plays out in Central African Republic

Sep. 11, 2024 02:46 AM EDT

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Hours after Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin rebelled against his country’s top military leaders, his private army’s biggest client in Africa panicked, turning for help to his foe in the West. Officials from Central African...

Takeaways from AP's report on Russian and U.S. influence in Central African Republic

Sep. 11, 2024 00:33 AM EDT

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — In the wake of Russian mercenary leaderYevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion, a deal was struck between a private U.S. security firm and Central African Republic, a nation where his shadowy Wagner Group has long been a fixture. The move sparked backlash and...