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UK sanctions Russia-backed Wagner group successor Africa Corps

The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.

Radio France Internationale

More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters

This is the first major attack on Bamako since 2015 when fighters targeted foreigners in a nightclub and hotel.

Al Jazeera

Malian capital Bamako 'under control' after surprise Islamist attack

Authorities in Mali say the capital Bamako is "under control" following an early morning attack on Tuesday in which shots were fired at a gendarmerie building and a military zone near the city’s airport. The al Qaeda-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (Jnim) has claimed responsibility.

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Battle of Tinzawaten: The final hours of Wagner mercenaries in the Sahara

The Battle of Tinzawaten, in the Sahara Desert, was the Wagner Group's worst defeat in Africa. Between July 25 and 27, separatist Tuareg rebels along with Islamist fighters killed between 50 and 67 of the Russian group's mercenaries near Tinzawaten in northern Mali. The FRANCE 24 Observers compiled a special…

France 24

Twice-Convicted Russian Murderer Released For Second Time To Fight In Ukraine

Ivan Rossomakhin was recruited from prison in 2022, committed another killing while on leave in Russia and was sent back to the frontline.

International Business Times

West Africa’s ‘coup belt’: Did Mali’s 2020 army takeover change the region?

At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.

Al Jazeera

Twenty-one civilians killed in Mali drone strikes: Separatist group

Mali’s army, which has been fighting with the separatist groups in the north of the country, confirms the attack.

Al Jazeera

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Mali suspends French news channel LCI for two months

Mali's military-led government has suspended broadcasting by French private news channel LCI on its territory for two months, alleging "false accusations" were made on air against the army and its Russian allies.

Radio France Internationale

Russia-Ukraine war spills into west Africa: Mali attacks signal dangerous times ahead

Russia suffered significant blows to its reputation in mid-2024. An attack on its territory by Ukraine came as a surprise. In west Africa, the Wagner mercenary group, supported by Russia, suffered one of its heaviest fatalities in Mali.

The Conversation

Ukrainian special operations abroad are part of its broader war effort against Russia

Mali recently severed relations with Ukraine as Ukrainian-backed Tuareg rebels killed at least 84 Russian soldiers in a well-executed ambush.

The Conversation

Wagner Group setback in Mali challenges Moscow’s strategy in Africa and the region’s faith in Russian mercenaries

While Russia’s army is bogged down in Ukraine, its mercenaries are faring no better in Africa.

The Conversation

Mali’s spat with Kyiv: Is the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into Africa?

Bamako has cut ties with Kyiv, accusing it of complicity in an attack that killed Malian soldiers and Wagner troops.

Al Jazeera

Mali cuts ties with Ukraine following deadly clashes near Algerian border

Mali has announced it is breaking diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing a senior Ukrainian official of having admitted Kyiv's role in a heavy defeat that Malian troops suffered in July.

Radio France Internationale

Russian Nationals Claim Abduction By Al-Qaida In Niger

Two Russian nationals allegedly kidnapped by militants in Niger, highlighting security challenges in the Sahel region.

Top News

Dozens Of Wagner Mercenaries Killed In Mali Ambush

50 Wagner mercenaries killed in al-Qaida ambush in Mali, impacting private military operations in the region.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US to send $1.7bn in military aid to Ukraine, officials say

The aid includes funding for long-term contracts, as well as $200m in immediate military aid taken from pentagon stockpiles . What we know on day 888

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine military intelligence claims role in deadly Wagner ambush in Mali

Malian rebels ‘received necessary information’ to kill fighters from Russian military group last week, GUR says

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The Independent UK

Russia’s Wagner group hit by largest battleground loss in years

Dozens of mercenaries were killed by jihadis and rebels over the weekend

International Business Times

Mali Separatists Claim Major Victory Over Army, Russian Allies

A mainly Tuareg separatist coalition on Sunday claimed a major victory over Mali's army and its Russian allies following three days of intense fighting in a district on the Algerian border.

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Colts’ training camp roster preview: DE Titus Leo

Up next in our Colts' training camp roster preview is DE Titus Leo. Here is a look back at 2023 and what's potentially ahead in 2024.

Al Jazeera

‘We now face guns’: Small-scale miners fear Wagner’s advances in CAR

Local miners in Central African Republic face eviction and violence as Russian group takes over gold and diamond mines.

The Independent UK

A year ago, Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin with a mutiny

On a lazy summer weekend a year ago, Russia was jolted by the stunning news of an armed uprising

International Business Times

In Russia, Prigozhin Remembered As 'Great Man' Year After Mutiny

Almost a year since Yevgeny Prigozhin sent his Wagner mercenaries marching towards Moscow in a rebellion against Russia's military leadership, residents in the capital spoke of respect and admiration for the late renegade.

Al Jazeera

Is Burkina Faso on the cusp of another coup?

Worsening insecurity in the country is fuelling rumours of dissent against Burkina Faso’s military government.

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