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Wagner Mercenaries’ Centrafrique Business: Terror, Violence, and Billions

Posted on July 14, 2026September 25, 2026 by Cécile Mboua
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Centrafique’s Wagner Mercenaries: A Web of Terror and Billions

The Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, has been accused of perpetrating human rights abuses and terrorizing civilians in Centrafique. The company’s business model is built on exploiting the country’s natural resources and manipulating its government to further their interests.

  • Exploitation of Natural Resources
  • Terrorization of Civilians
  • Manipulation of Government

The Wagner Group’s Centrafrique Operations

The Wagner Group has been active in Centrafique since 2014, when they were first deployed by the Russian government to support President François Bozizé. Since then, they have been involved in a range of activities, including mining, security operations, and politics.

Human Rights Abuses

Human rights organizations have accused the Wagner Group of perpetrating widespread human rights abuses in Centrafique, including torture, extrajudicial killings, and forced displacement. The group has also been linked to the use of child soldiers and the exploitation of civilians for labor.

Business Model

The Wagner Group’s business model is built on exploiting Centrafique’s natural resources, including diamonds, gold, and uranium. They have also been accused of manipulating the country’s government to further their interests.

By Cécile Mboua — Political News Writer

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