Why the Wagner Group Won't Leave Africa

 Foreign Policy published on 8 August 2023 a commentary titled "Why the Wagner Group Wont Leave Africa" by John A. Lechner and Marat Gabidullin.

Each African conflict in which the Wagner Group intervenes provides a different set of obstacles and opportunities, which explains why operations differ radically in each country.  In Africa, the Russian state needs Wagner more than Wagner needs the state, ensuring it will continue to function there. 

Changes for the Wagner Group in Africa and the Middle East

 Brookings published on 18 July 2023 a commentary titled "What's Ahead for the Wagner Group in Africa and the Middle East?" by Vanda Felbab-Brown.

Neither the Kremlin nor Russian intelligence services want to lose the Wagner Group's income and capabilities even if they want better control over the organization.  Russian intelligence services will weaken Yevgeniy Prigozhin's involvement and strengthen the Kremlin's control over Wagner.