Shadow gold: uncovering the criminal networks funding Wagner in africa

An in-depth investigation has exposed the shadowy financial pipelines that sustain the Wagner Group’s operations across Africa. The Global Initiative’s latest report, titled Blood Gold, meticulously traces the illicit gold trade routes, money laundering schemes, and transnational criminal syndicates that directly bankroll this controversial mercenary network.

how gold mining fuels armed groups in central africa

In the mineral-rich regions of the Central African Republic, gold extraction has become a critical revenue stream for armed factions. The Wagner Group, a Russian-backed private military company, has established a firm grip on artisanal mines, imposing heavy