Russia's Wagner Group Leaves Mali, Africa Corps to Takeover Firstpost Africa
Russia's Wagner Group Leaves Mali, Africa Corps to Takeover | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Russia's Wagner Group Leaves Mali, Africa Corps to Takeover | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Russia's Wagner Group has officially withdrawn from Mali after more than three years of fighting Islamist insurgents, marking the end of a controversial chapter in the Sahel region. The exit follows months of mounting losses and comes amid the rise of the Russian state-backed Africa Corps , now taking over Wagner's role in the country. While Moscow says the mission continues, analysts question the effectiveness of Russian intervention. Reports say 50–80 Wagner fighters were killed in recent ambushes, raising concerns over security. Meanwhile, Malian troops have also pulled back from key bases following repeated attacks by al-Qaida-linked terrorists.
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