Rather, it has led to a period in which various overseas governments have sought to capitalize on the transition of power and Sudan’s strategic importance and mineral wealth. Sudan’s regional, economic and strategic importanceSudan is located at a critical nexus, geographically. Sudanese gold, Russia’s warAs a result of this strategic and economic importance, Sudan has attracted willing international partners. Russia’s interest in Sudan’s gold dates back to 2017, when after a meeting between Bashir and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the two countries established the Meroe Gold corporation – a subsidiary of the Wagner Group network of mercenaries. The Wagner Group’s involvement in Sudanese gold extraction and its role in supplying fighters in Ukraine have prompted many observers to suggest that Sudanese gold is being used to finance Moscow’s war.

Source: Ethiopian News April 28, 2023 13:07 UTC