The British Foreign Office announced, on November 7, 2024, sanctions against several groups of Russian mercenaries in Africa, including Africa Corps, considered the successor to Wagner, a first for a country in the G7.
Ces « 56 new measures (taken) under the largest (London) sanctions program against Russia since May 2023 » aims in particular “ three private mercenary groups with ties to the Kremlin, including Africa Corps, and 11 individuals associated with Russian proxies ”, who have “ threatened peace and security in Libya, Mali and the Central African Republic “, according to a Foreign Office statement titled “UK strikes at the heart of Putin's war machine.”
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The Africa Corps groups, the Bears brigade and PMC Espanola are, among others, accused “ for committing widespread human rights violations across the continent » et « to exploit the natural resources of these countries for their profit “, with the aim of expanding Russia's sphere of influence, states the text.
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