Russia says aims to boost military ties in Africa after Wagner exits Mali

MOSCOW: Moscow wants to enhance its military ties in Africa, the Kremlin said Monday, after reports that the Russian paramilitary group Wagner was leaving Mali. Diplomatic and security sources told AFP on Sunday that Wagner, Russia’s best-known mercenary …

Mali political activist freed after monthlong abduction

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A leading political activist whose family said that he was abducted by Mali’s military authorities has been released after a month in captivity, his relatives said Sunday. Alassane Abba, one of the leaders of the former political party …

Wagner Replaced by Russia's Africa Corp in Mali, Diplomatic Sources Say

The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has left Mali and its units there have been taken over by the Moscow-run Africa Corps, diplomatic and security sources told AFP on Sunday. “Officially, Wagner is no longer present in Mali. But the Africa Corps is …

Wagner replaced by Russia’s Africa Corp in Mali: diplomatic sources

The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has left Mali and its units there have been taken over by the Moscow-run Africa Corps, diplomatic and security sources told AFP on Sunday. “Officially, Wagner is no longer present in Mali. But the Africa Corps is …

World News | Mali Political Activist Freed After Monthlong Abduction

Bamako, Jun 8 (AP) A leading political activist whose family said that he was abducted by Mali's military authorities has been released after a month in captivity, his relatives said Sunday. Alassane Abba, one of the leaders of the former political …

Mali political activist freed after monthlong abduction

Wagner Group announces exit from Mali

DAKAR, Senegal -- The Russia-backed Wagner Group said Friday it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists and insurgents in the country. Despite Wagner's announcement, Russia will continue to have a mercenary …

Russia's Wagner Group leaves Mali, Africa Corps will stay

The Russia-backed Wagner Group of mercenaries on Friday said that it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamist insurgents in the country. Despite the announcement by Wagner, Russia will continue to have its presence in …

Russia's Wagner Group withdraws from Mali

Mourners pay tribute in Moscow in August 2024 to Wagner fighters killed in Mali. /Yulia Morozova/Reuters Mourners pay tribute in Moscow in August 2024 to Wagner fighters killed in Mali. /Yulia Morozova/Reuters The Russian mercenary group …

Wagner Group announces withdrawal from Mali

The Wagner mercenary group announced on June 6 that it was withdrawing its presence from Mali, ending its fight with rebel groups. "Mission accomplished. Private Military Company Wagner returns home," the group, founded by the late Yevgeny …