Event Brief
Oct 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Prigozhin’s son retains Wagner foothold in Africa
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The son of Wagner Group’s late founder is maintaining the group’s African stronghold and making money from guns, drugs and gold, the Wall Street Journal reported.
WHO: The son of Wagner Group’s late founder
WHAT: He is maintaining Wagner Group’s African stronghold and making money from guns, drugs and gold.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: Reason not reported.
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