Blood and Gold: Wagner's Rise in Central Africa

Central African Republic is one of the poorest countries in the world, a victim of colonialism and torn apart by decades of civil war, and it’s become a landing pad for Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group. Led by the now infamous Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner was invited in by the government to quell a rebellion. They’ve since infiltrated nearly every aspect of society – exploiting this vulnerable African nation and potentially making billions in the process.

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[blkhistorydecoded]

Did he ever report about the French and US disastrous influence in various African countries?

[semwen]

We're waiting for your report on French and American stealings of Africa resources.

[abrahamabraham]

So Wagner a small military company can win over the hearts and minds of the people but France with all it's resources and influence cannot. What does that say?

[ulunjisichinga]

Would love to see ur video on what France and America have done to this country.

[RedPill-mytn]

I couldn't help but notice a flavour of jealousy in the entire documentary towards the Wagner.

[domicilerealtorsbd]

It seems the reporter is forcing these people to tell him wagners are bad. Russian wagners are not the reason of their poverty, it is in-fact USA and France.

[yeowelk]

Whatever it is, isn’t it what French & US have been doing to them until now, and trying so hard atm so they can keep doing the same!? Should put that fact in this clip.
At least people in the country wants Wagner, and hate French, US and others. Be a man, and take it. Don’t just blame Wagner.

[BigZO]

They are clearly saying before Wagner no one gave them aid or real help. So why does the reporter sound so desperate in making Wagner the bad guy when their has never been a "GOOD GUY" to the African people. God Bless the people of Africa! Long Live!

[frankb]

to me, the real question is why a western country with decent intentions hasn't help them in a similar fashion

[dgeorge]

I think this documentary defeated its own purpose by making unintentionally painting Wagner in a more positive light.

[davidjohn]

The western world (U.S.) just gets pissy when they don’t get their own way, like a child stamping its feet 😂

[ufc]

Now tell us how France extracts Uranium and 90% don’t have electricity. This kind of reporting was expected from the west 😂

[MIAMI]

Let’s fix the caption…. Africa is standing up to colonialism and Russia is helping them …. Mexico supports Africa and Russia. Do your homework

[kevinjenner]

US trained military officers have taken part in 11 Coups in West Africa since 2008.

[itchtravel]

"THERE ARE NO PERMANENT FRIENDS, NO PERMANENT ENEMIES, ONLY PERMANENT INTERESTS."

[ojichukwuikpeama]

Did you ever do one on US and her Allies countless and continuous atrocities in Africa and around the world??

[sergepajcin]

take care of homless and drug addicts in usa before you do any comparison

[awidikor]

When your close friends betray you and you desperately seeking friendship in your friends' enemy 😢😢😢😢

[marshalljulie]

The reporter will personally feel what Africans are feeling being there and seeing the people and how they live and think. He was sent on a mission against Wagner but deep down you know Africa changed his heart 😌.

[curtisuwuigbe]

Wagner is the only supporting force African countries need besides theirs.