Cameroon’s leader arrives in St. Petersburg for Russia-Africa Summit

Coup leader Yevgeny Prigozhin met representatives of African countries to secure the business of his mercenaries in Africa. Wagner's involvement in Africa is useful for the Kremlin. It seems that Prigozhin's return to the limelight is also accepted.

Prigozhin: Wagner boss spotted in Russia during Africa summit

Meanwhile at the summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready to send free grain exports to Africa.

Wagner boss Prigozhin appears on sidelines of Russia-Africa summit

Putin promises free grain to six African nations as trade increase by 35% Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the notorious Wagner paramilitary group, has appeared on the sidelines of a major Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg, despite agreeing to go into exile following his failed mutiny last month. The warlord’s continued presence in Russia indicated Prigozhin […] The post Wagner boss Prigozhin appears on sidelines of Russia-Africa summit appeare…

2nd Russia-Africa Summit kicks off in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The second Russia-Africa Summit began on Thursday in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. During the two-day summit, participants will discuss cooperation opportunities in food, energy, space, information technology, education and sports, among others. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Tuesday that 49 African countries would send representatives and delegations to the summi

A photo circulating on social media appears to show Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, present in Russia on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg. On Wednesday evening, a close friend of Prigojin posted a picture allegedly showing the leader of the Wagner group meeting African officials in St. Petersburg, the Guardian reports.

Russian President Putin has assured African countries reliable food deliveries. However, the whole thing is not as easy as it is portrayed, reports ARD correspondent Ina Ruck. [more]