Russia to Launch Program to Replace the Wagner PMC in the African Continent

Recently, the Russian government has begun recruiting volunteers for the “African Corps” in six countries, Libya, Central Africa, Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Russia’s defense ministry created a new military unit this summer called the Africa Corps. The unit announced a recruitment campaign targeting former Wagner mercenaries and Ukraine war veterans. It’s promising a “high” salaries, “competent” commanders, and an alternative to a “peaceful” life. They are offering a salary range of €2,100 to €2,500, medical assistance, health insurance, and other benefits. It appears that Russia is asking some benefits as compensation in exchange for providing military support to…