Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists

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Who are the Russian mercenaries operating in Mali?

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Africa Corps, a paramilitary group controlled by Russia's Defence Ministry, confirmed on Monday that its forces had withdrawn from the northern town of Kidal in Mali after ‌fierce fighting there. Africa Corps has been. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Who are the Russian mercenaries operating in Mali?
France 24
France 24
Lean Left
4/27/2026

Who are the Russian mercenaries operating in Mali?

Africa Corps, a paramilitary group controlled by Russia's Defence Ministry, confirmed on Monday that its forces had withdrawn from the northern town of Kidal in Mali after ‌fierce fighting there. Africa Corps has been supporting the Malian junta since deploying to Mali in 2025. But Russia's presence in the country.

Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists
Fox News4/27/2026

Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists

Video shows armed militants gathering in Kidal, Mali as smoke rises. (Video: Reuters.) JOHANNESBURG: A major defeat for Russia ’s mercenary Africa Corps, in a battle with jihadist and tribal militia, is being reported in Mali. Deadly attacks by al Qaeda-linked rebels and mostly-Muslim Tuareg tribesmen across cities in.