Meanwhile in Mali

[Heidi]

Dec 7, 2025

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As Russia’s Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes​

As Russia's Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes

The Associated Press has spoken to over 30 refugees from Mali who say they witnessed beheadings, rapes and other abuses committed by Africa Corps, a new military unit under Russia's direct command.

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[Heidi]

Dec 16, 2025

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Newsweek: Россия теряет позиции в Мали​

Newsweek: Россия теряет позиции в Мали

Россия сталкивается с серьезными проблемами в Мали, где влияние российского военного присутствия постепенно ослабевает на фоне активных действий джихадистской группировки «Джамаат Нусрат уль-Ислам ва аль-Муслимин»

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Advancing in Ukraine , Russia Troops Are Losing Ground to Al-Qaeda in Africa​

Advancing in Ukraine, Russia troops are losing ground to Al-Qaeda in Africa

"I think Russia is making the same mistake in Mali as it did in Syria," expert Anton Mardasov told Newsweek.

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[Heidi]

May 2026

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Фрагменти російського ударного БпЛА Гарпия-А1 найновішої серії КК з бойовою частиною для повітряного підриву, який було виявлено поблизу Севаре (Малі, Африка) Даний БпЛА був застосований російським контингентом (Африканський корпус) проти підрозділів Азаваду БпЛА Гарпия-А1 є другим російським...

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Russia brings Shahed-type drones to Mali conflict​

https://defence-blog.com/russia-brings-shahed-type-drones-to-mali-conflict/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR5MK1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeGcaDD0EWBc7EbrIHiI6V8yZxyPjtqi9Bc0gfeeCJXU9LbdjiNAUmwH3bSPA_aem_VaIMbtEwNcYEofr0d5g1vA

 

[Heidi]

May 2026

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Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says​

https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/05/18/russia-is-largely-defeated-from-mali-to-syria-frances-foreign-minister-says/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR5N7pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedzGO3eWpRlnlkI_TAN-oQwsf1Jcm1UMgZwrbq2tYseDBITClNdLuZXFTBxU_aem_ATyYgQFWa1h2WRUV48cEWQ

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot: 'In Africa, as elsewhere in the world, Russia has been largely defeated'​

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[Heidi]

July 23, 2026

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Трамп розглядає можливість військової операції США в Малі​

Адміністрація Трампа розглядає військову операцію в Малі

Адміністрація президента США Трампа розглядає можливість проведення військової операції в Малі. Втім наразі єдиної позиції стосовно доцільності ударів немає

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/07/22/trump-administration-weighs-military-options-mali-officials-say/

 

[Heidi]

July 31, 2026

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Rights group says Russia-linked airstrike in Mali killed 8 civilians last month​

Rights group says Russia-linked airstrike in Mali killed 8 civilians last month

Human Rights Watch says Russian-controlled aircraft killed eight civilians in an airstrike in central Mali last month.

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Takeaways from AP’s investigation into Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali​

Takeaways from AP's investigation into Russia's Africa Corps in Mali

Refugees from Mali have told The Associated Press that a new Russian military unit, Africa Corps, is committing abuses like rapes and beheadings.

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[Heidi]

Aug 2, 2026

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Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali​

Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali

The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.

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[Heidi]

Aug 20, 2026

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Mali: Russia’s ‘Africa Corps’ Massacres Villagers​

Mali: Russia’s ‘Africa Corps’ Massacres Villagers

Russian government-controlled Africa Corps’ forces summarily killed nine civilians, including four children, and beat dozens of others in central Mali in early July 2026.

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[Heidi]

Aug 20, 2026

TOTAL FIASCO: RUSSIANS ARE NOW BEING KICKED OUT OF EVERYWHERE IN AFRICA || 2026​

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[Heidi]

Sep 3, 2026

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Russia’s Road to El Dorado​

https://warontherocks.com/russias-road-to-el-dorado/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUGOjhwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5H24majP9hRkiv5dz_8ds09_9-4txhRRWSSxNw0hNqUX3SWfbL8MP7ZSKkdA_aem_VxcTJWaZRFbNkCg6SlrrCQ

 

[Heidi]

Sep 13, 2026

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Ukraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa​

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/09/12/africa/ukraine-russia-drones-mali-libya-intl?Date=20260912&Profile=CNN,CNN+International&utm_content=1789200031&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawUTrbBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMDRhdGQ0UUt5TW5YSVNvMUpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEelpR8x4s6tUpG-MsC612lblCwm-1Hlo_ALrtKfTVwRirCR5YhQhywqQraIk8_aem_2_QrHGIqa8cF2nv0p595Mw