Russia's geopolitical ambitions in Africa have in recent years been backed by private military contractors, often described as belonging to the "Wagner group" — an entity with no known legal status. 
Zokhumba za ndale za Russiah zokhudzana ndi malo a Africa muzaka zapafupipa zalandila kuvomerezedwa ndi ogwira ntchito za usilikali omwe si aboma , omwe nthawi zambili amafotokozedwa ngati ndi gawo limodzi la "gulu la Wagner"- gulu lomwe kulodwa kwake nd lamulo  sikumadziwika