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.
Zvishuvo zveRussia kuti ive nechekuita munezvematongerwo nematunhu emuAfrica mumakore achangodarika zvanga zvichitsigirwa makambani echiuto akazvimiririra, ayo vanowanzotsanangurwa semuchikwata chinonzi "Wagner group" sangano risina chimiro kana mashandiro anozivikanwa zviri pamutemo.