Russia asks Central African Republic to replace Wagner with Moscow’s Africa Corps
Summary
Russia is asking the Central African Republic to replace the private Wagner Group with their state-run Africa Corps for security services. The Central African Republic is hesitant to agree, preferring Wagner's effectiveness and mineral-based payments over cash. Russia's request comes after Wagner's leadership change, and the Central African Republic continues to deal with internal conflicts since 2013.Key Facts
- Russia wants the Central African Republic to switch from using Wagner mercenaries to the government-run Africa Corps.
- The Central African Republic prefers Wagner because they believe it is more effective and because they can pay with minerals instead of cash.
- Wagner has been in the Central African Republic protecting the current government and accessing the country's mineral resources.
- Russia's request to switch security providers came after the death of Wagner's leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, in 2023.
- The Central African Republic has been in conflict since 2013, with a peace deal partially breaking down as some armed groups withdrew.
- Russia is demanding payments that the Central African Republic finds too high and prefers to offer mineral resources in compensation.
- The French military left the Central African Republic in 2022 after tensions with the local government.
- The Africa Corps focuses more on military training, which differs from Wagner's combat role.
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