Nigeria's The Authority published on 20 February 2026 an article titled "As Russia Takes Over the Wagner Group: Implications for Africa" by Ipole Amajama.
The government of the Russian Federation has taken over the Wagner Group under the guidance of the Foreign Intelligence Service. As a result, it has become part of the state-led strategy of influence and power projection. Much of its effort in Africa is focused on a media campaign of disinformation.