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In a significant and symbolic reversal, Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025 and allies of Mali’s military junta—were forced into a humiliating retreat on…
Mali under siege: how a radical alliance is challenging the military junta Coordinated attacks this past weekend by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda…
The military balance in Mali has shifted dramatically this weekend. In Kidal, northeastern Mali, Russian-backed mercenaries from the Africa Corps—successors to the Wagner Group since 2025—were forced into a humiliating…
BAMAKO — A paramilitary organization supported by Russia has announced the successful suppression of a massive coup effort in Mali. This operation followed a series of synchronized strikes against vital…
The security situation in Mali has reached a critical turning point following years of turmoil and consecutive coups. On April 25, a massive and synchronized offensive was launched by Touareg…
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) faces a crucial deadline of May 7 to submit its legal arguments to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). This submission forms a…
Mali faces unprecedented rebel assault as Russian allies withdraw Stunning footage has emerged showing a convoy of Russian military vehicles departing the northern city of Kidal without firing a single…
At least 42 people have lost their lives in eastern Chad following violent clashes that erupted between two families over access to a critical water source. The unrest escalated into…
On April 27, Moscow’s Africa Corps officially acknowledged the withdrawal of its troops from Kati, a strategic garrison town just 20 kilometers from Bamako, alongside Malian army forces. Since seizing…
On April 25, the security landscape in Mali took a troubling turn. Despite the transition government’s heavy reliance on a reinforced military partnership with Moscow, the situation on the ground…
The recent turmoil, marked by shelling in Kati and the shifting dynamics in Kidal on Saturday, April 25, 2026, has dramatically undermined the narrative of By Yvette Tchuente — State…
The april 25 firestorm and its devastating impact on Mali On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Mali experienced one of its most catastrophic security failures in recent history. Despite assurances from…