For years, Russia has clandestinely supported authoritarian leaders, exploited natural resources, and combated extremists in multiple African nations through the shadowy Wagner group. However, following a failed mutiny by its leader Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, Russia has restructured Wagner's assets into a new entity called Africa Corps. Deployed in countries like Burkina Faso and Niger, Africa Corps, directly affiliated with Russia, provides military training, weapons, and mercenaries to combat jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel region. The group, which includes former Wagner members, fulfills Russia's goal of exerting influence and accessing natural resources in Africa. This expansion into Africa reflects Russia's broader objective of establishing a multipolar world order and increasing its global allies. However, Russia's military activities in Africa have raised concerns about human rights abuses and the erosion of Western influence in the region. While some West African leaders support the Russian partnership for its assistance in combating terrorism, reports of abuses by Russian mercenaries have also emerged, prompting backlash from local populations. The expansion of Russia's influence in Africa through Africa Corps raises questions about the balance of power and stability in the region.