Who leads Wagner in Africa now?
Focus on Africa27 Juni 2023

Who leads Wagner in Africa now?

As the Kremlin sends the Wagner boss to Belarus following a dramatic weekend in Russia, what happens to the thousands of Wagner mercenaries serving in Africa? We discuss three possible scenarios with Senior Analyst for the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, Julia Stanyard

Also in the pod: How disposing of plastics without care can end up clogging up drains and causing floods

And, we speak with Luis Munana from the acclaimed Netflix series Young, African and Famous

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