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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Mednick

Takeaways from AP's report on Russian and U.S. influence in Central African Republic

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In the wake of Russian mercenary leaderYevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion, a deal was struck between a private U.S. security firm and Central African Republic, a nation where his shadowy Wagner Group has long been a fixture. The move sparked backlash and tensions – a window into a larger battle playing out across the continent as Moscow and Washington vie for influence.

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