Wagner Mutiny Sparks Concerns Over Overseas Influence and Supply Chain Statecraft.

The mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, boss of the Wagner Group, against Russian President Vladimir Putin has caused panic among officials in the Central African Republic (CAR), where the group has a significant presence. The Wagner Group has built military and economic relationships in several African countries, including CAR, where it has sent weapons, military advisers, and mercenaries. The group has been accused of intimidating locals and exploiting the country's mineral resources. CAR officials fear that the fallout from the mutiny could lead to the withdrawal of Russian support, which could have serious consequences for the country.