Africa Defense Forum, published by U.S. Africa Command, posted on 20 February 2024 an article titled "Burkina Faso Opens Door for Russia's Africa Corps."
A Russian contingent of 100 military personnel has arrived in Burkina Faso to ensure the safety of the country's military leader, Ibrahim Traore. The Africa Corps, the successor of the Wagner Group, is under the control of Russia's Ministry of Defense.
