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Russia has sent 100 Russian military staff to Burkina Faso to train junta soldiers.
The move is part of a new Russian military unit called the Africa Corps .
The Africa Corps is de facto taking over from the defunct Wagner Group , Russia 's infamous private military contractor.
The unit, in contrast to Wagner , will now be directly subordinate to Russia 's Defense Ministry .
Some of the soldiers involved in the unit are believed to be former mercenaries.
CAR signed a defense agreement with Russia in 2018 , paving the way for greater military influence of Wagner mercenaries in the country.
CAR is planning to open a Russian military base in Berengo , equipped to meet the needs of 10,000 soldiers.
CAR minister Fidele Gouandjika says the base will serve as a hub for activities in the whole region due to its strategic position.
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