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Russia reportedly pushes to replace PMC Wagner with state-run Africa Corps in CAR

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, AUG 8 – Russia aims to replace Wagner with a state-controlled Africa Corps to centralize military operations in the Central African Republic, demanding cash payments instead of resource-based compensation.

Russia's Defense Ministry reportedly demanded cash payments for security services, marking a sharp departure from previous arrangements under Wagner that involved compensation with natural resources.

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The Russian mercenaries have been put under the control of the government and renamed "Africa Corps": the replacement is working a bit yes and a bit no

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The Kremlin exercises pressure on the Central African Republic (CSA) to replace the Wagner freight group with Africa Corps, a military structure under direct control of the Russian state, according to the independent Kyiv Kyiv.

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The Kyiv Independent broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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