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Mali’s spat with Kyiv: Is the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into Africa?

Bamako has cut ties with Kyiv, accusing it of complicity in an attack that killed Malian soldiers and Wagner troops.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024

Mali cuts ties with Ukraine following deadly clashes near Algerian border

Mali has announced it is breaking diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing a senior Ukrainian official of having admitted Kyiv's role in a heavy defeat that Malian troops suffered in July.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5, 2024

Russian Nationals Claim Abduction By Al-Qaida In Niger

Two Russian nationals allegedly kidnapped by militants in Niger, highlighting security challenges in the Sahel region.

Russian Wagner group reports massive losses in Mali

Russia's Wagner mercenary group has said that it had suffered severe losses, including a commander, during battles with separatist forces in northeast Mali last week.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2024

Dozens Of Wagner Mercenaries Killed In Mali Ambush

50 Wagner mercenaries killed in al-Qaida ambush in Mali, impacting private military operations in the region.

Ukraine war briefing: US to send $1.7bn in military aid to Ukraine, officials say

The aid includes funding for long-term contracts, as well as $200m in immediate military aid taken from pentagon stockpiles . What we know on day 888

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2024

Ukraine military intelligence claims role in deadly Wagner ambush in Mali

Malian rebels ‘received necessary information’ to kill fighters from Russian military group last week, GUR says

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024

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Russia’s Wagner group hit by largest battleground loss in years

Dozens of mercenaries were killed by jihadis and rebels over the weekend

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024

Mali Separatists Claim Major Victory Over Army, Russian Allies

A mainly Tuareg separatist coalition on Sunday claimed a major victory over Mali's army and its Russian allies following three days of intense fighting in a district on the Algerian border.

International Business Times · Jul 28, 2024

Colts’ training camp roster preview: DE Titus Leo

Up next in our Colts' training camp roster preview is DE Titus Leo. Here is a look back at 2023 and what's potentially ahead in 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 22, 2024

‘We now face guns’: Small-scale miners fear Wagner’s advances in CAR

Local miners in Central African Republic face eviction and violence as Russian group takes over gold and diamond mines.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2024

A year ago, Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin challenged the Kremlin with a mutiny

On a lazy summer weekend a year ago, Russia was jolted by the stunning news of an armed uprising

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024

In Russia, Prigozhin Remembered As 'Great Man' Year After Mutiny

Almost a year since Yevgeny Prigozhin sent his Wagner mercenaries marching towards Moscow in a rebellion against Russia's military leadership, residents in the capital spoke of respect and admiration for the late renegade.

International Business Times · Jun 22, 2024

Is Burkina Faso on the cusp of another coup?

Worsening insecurity in the country is fuelling rumours of dissent against Burkina Faso’s military government.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title

Dan Hurley is staying at UConn and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reported on Monday, ending several days of speculation about his future and giving him an opportunity to try to guide the Huskies to a third consecutive NCAA championship

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Why African nations are turning to Russia

Russia has taken advantage of political unrest and discontent in coup-hit nations

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024

US sanctions two Wagner-linked firms in Central African Republic

Sanctions aim to ‘counter Russia’s destabilizing activities in Africa’, US Treasury Department says.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia

The head of the United States military’s Africa Command is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming the country's disinformation efforts for the spate of military coups that has swept the region in recent years

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The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

More control, less deniability: what next for Russia in Africa after Wagner?

Moscow has stricter say over efforts to influence since Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death as western militaries exit the Sahel

WEKU · May 19, 2024

U.S. troops and equipment will leave Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

Niger's decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel. U.S. troops and some gear already have begun leaving the country.

The Guardian - US · May 14, 2024

Niger’s prime minister blames US for rupture of military pact

Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine says in interview that US troops ‘stayed on our soil, doing nothing while terrorists killed people’

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024

Russia’s defence rejig: ‘Unfortunately for Ukraine, a very effective move’

Analysts predict Andrei Belousov will boost Russia’s military-industrial complex as Kyiv’s forces struggle on the front.

Salon · May 11, 2024

How Russia is winning in Africa

At least seven coups in formerly pro-Western African countries have opened doors for Russian intervention

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024

What’s next as ‘heavy-handed’ US negotiates pullout from Niger?

US ‘touched a nerve’ in security dealings with Niger, opening door to ‘transactional’ Russia as Sahel violence spirals.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024

Russian Women Face Violence From Ukraine Veterans

Olga drew her index finger abruptly across her neck as she recounted the threats her husband levelled at her after he returned to Russia, wounded from fighting in Ukraine.

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