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Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has taken control of Rostov-on-Don and told Russian military commanders there he is here to end the ‘embarrassment in the country we live in.’ Prigozhin has demanded the military’s leader meet with him while President of Russia Vladimir Putin has described his actions as an ‘armed mutiny.’ | CGTNEurope

22K views · 23 reactions | Experts say Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is looking to turn to the Wagner Group, a kremlin-linked "private" military organization linked to several African military operations, some which have led to military coups, for reinforcements in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. VOA correspondent, Salem Solomon has more. #WagnerGroup #Russia #Africa #UkraineCrisis #VOAUkraineCrisis | VOA Africa | Facebook

The Wagner Group is an organisation of Russian mercenaries. They have been active on the African continent in several countries. The BBC looks into why Wagner is getting involved on the continent and why African governments are seeking their services. | BBC News Africa