Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
2023-08-26 09:48
Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help
Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.
2023-08-07 21:55
Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.
2023-08-05 07:53
Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’
Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.
2023-08-01 08:23
Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader
Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, as Niger's junta says France is planning military intervention.
2023-07-31 19:49
Niger coup leader warns regional and Western powers against military intervention
Coup supporters protest outside the French embassy, shouting "Long live Russia" and "Down with France".
2023-07-30 19:53
Wagner-backed CAR leader asks voters to abolish term limits
The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life.
2023-07-30 17:53
Wagner in Mali: US sanctions top junta officials over alleged ties
Wagner fighters overseeing Malian troops are accused of targeting civilians and other rights abuses.
2023-07-25 21:28
Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution
Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.
2023-07-23 18:15
Wagner's network in Africa faces uncertain future
What does the Russian mercenary group's failed mutiny mean for its fighters in African countries?
2023-06-28 01:18
Mali urges immediate end to UN Minusma peacekeeping mission
Mali's military rulers accuse the UN of fuelling tensions as jihadist violence continues.
2023-06-17 12:51
Ukraine war: Wagner may be smuggling weapons from Mali - US
The private Russian military group could be using African states to procure mines and other weapons.
2023-05-26 18:23