Henri Lopes, 86, Who Straddled Literature and Politics in Africa, Dies
His lauded fiction satirized abuses of power in the continent, but as a high official for the Republic of Congo, he benefited from a much-criticized government.
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His lauded fiction satirized abuses of power in the continent, but as a high official for the Republic of Congo, he benefited from a much-criticized government.
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Overall, Wagner has done nearly nothing to make life better for Africans.
Following an attempted coup in Russia over the weekend, it is unclear what the future holds for the Wagner group on the continent, writes John F. Clark
Unleashing havoc across African nations, the notorious Russian mercenary group Wagner has become a source of concern and instability.