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Russian mercenaries intervene in mpc leadership dispute, escorting didot ali to bossangoa

Byburkinatimes

May 19, 2026
  • Security
  • Central African Republic Security
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Russian mercenaries intervene in mpc leadership dispute, escorting didot ali to bossangoa

Internal discord has recently intensified within the Mouvement Patriotique Centrafricain (MPC), leading to the official involvement of Russian mercenary forces. These foreign operatives have taken a direct role in the rebel group’s internal affairs, specifically by accompanying Didot Ali and his designated successor to Bossangoa. This intervention highlights a critical juncture in the MPC’s command structure and further emphasizes the active presence of Russian elements in the Central African Republic’s complex security environment.

By burkinatimes

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