Prigozhin's African Empire: A Fragile Future

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, could disrupt the Kremlin's efforts to project power and raise resources in Africa. Prigozhin had built a network of alliances with military juntas, autocrats, and warlords in Africa, which helped Russia counter Western sanctions. While Prigozhin's African allies downplay the impact of his death, it remains to be seen if the Russian empire in Africa can survive without his leadership.