Dumisa Mbunge

Growing Eastern European threat in Africa

The growing eastern european threat in Africa The mercenary group Wagner, led by Chief Yevgeni Pagosan, who has been exiled to Belarus. Many of his soldiers have followed him there after a failed mutiny in Russia. There are conflicting reports on whether the mutiny was controlled by the Russian government. However, the group's presence in Africa is intensifying. Mali's military junta has been sanctioned by the U.S due to their links to Wagner. This raises concerns about the seriousness of Wagner's activities on the African continent.