Wagner chief makes video address

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has made his first video address since the failed coup in Russia.

In the video, Prigozhin says that the group is making Africa more free. He said: "Justice and happiness - for the African people, we're making life a nightmare for ISIS and al Qaeda and other bandits."

Wagner is known to be present in Mali, the Central African Republic and Libya. They have been accuses by the UN and human rights groups of committing war crimes.

The video is shot in a desert area, with Prigozhin in military wear, holding a gun. It is believed the video was shot in Africa, though this has not been verified.

He also claims that "the Wagner PMC (private military company) makes Russia even greater on all continents".

The video includes a phone number for those wishing to join the group, as Prigozhin says the group is recruiting.

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