Death of Wagner leader could shake up global security landscape
The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Russian private military company Wagner, has been met with mixed reactions from the international press.
Some outlets, such as Newsweek, have focused on the potential impact of Prigozhin's death on the Wagner group itself. Franak Viačorka, a political adviser to Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, told Newsweek that Prigozhin's death could lead to a power struggle within the Wagner group.
Other outlets, such as the Washington Post, have focused on the broader implications of Prigozhin's death for the global security landscape. The Post notes that Prigozhin was a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and that his death could weaken the Kremlin's influence in Africa and other regions.
The BBC has also reported on the impact of Prigozhin's death in Mali, where the Wagner group has been involved in the country's armed conflict. The BBC's Feras Kilani notes that Prigozhin's death could lead to a security vacuum in Mali, which could be exploited by Islamist militants and other armed groups.
France 24 and Le Figaro have both reported on China's expanding role in the West African arms market. France 24 notes that China is seeking to make new allies and develop its influence in the region, while Le Figaro reports that China is providing arms to the military regime that emerged from a coup in Niger.
DW has reported on the increase in domestic violence in Ukraine since the start of the war. The German publication's journalists have interviewed victims of domestic violence and experts on the issue, who have said that the war has exacerbated the problem.
The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin is a significant event with far-reaching implications. The international press is still trying to assess the full impact of his death, but it is clear that it will be felt around the world.
