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Russian influence in Africa, spearheaded by private military contractors like the Vagner Group, taps into the needs of particular African governments for military assistance amid instability. Countries facing internal strife or international marginalization find in Russia a partner willing to offer military support and political shielding in exchange for economic concessions. This transactional relationship often yields benefits such as mineral rights or training for local armed forces.
From the tumultuous landscape of Libya to the mines of Sudan, the methodology remains consistent. The Russian military support model has been repeated across several countries, where access to resources like oil, gold, and diamonds is a major lure.