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Malian authorities have announced that they have severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine after a military official suggested that Kyiv played a role in deadly fighting near the Algerian border last month. Dozens of Malian soldiers and mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group were killed in days of clashes with Tuareg separatist …

Russia’s private military company Wagner boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has told Afrique Media TV that his mercenaries will continue working in African countries where they are present. “We continue to work in all the countries where we started or are now doing this work of co-operation and development,” he said in …

Russian paramilitary group, Wagner must continue its activities in Mali and the Central African Republic, despite its failed rebellion in Russia, the head of Russian diplomacy said. The head of Russian diplomacy, Sergei Lavrov also affirms that the rebellion of this organization in Russia will not affect the relationship between …

The boss of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner announced on Friday the opening of 58 recruitment centers in 42 cities across Russia, as he seeks to replenish his troops which are suffering heavy losses in eastern Ukraine. The Wagner group is on the front line in the battle for the …

Authorities in the United States have designated the Russian paramilitary group Wagner as an international criminal organization. The White House made the announcement on Friday, denouncing the group’s activities in Ukraine. “Wagner is a criminal organization that commits vast atrocities and human rights abuses,” White House National Security Council spokesman …

Malian military leaders received new military equipment from Moscow, Defense Minister Sadio Camara announced on Tuesday during a ceremony in Bamako, in the presence of some Russian diplomats. Mali’s defense minister said L39 and Sukhoi 25 fighter jets and Mi 24P attack helicopters had been supplied. The terms of purchase …

Foreign ministry in Sudan on Tuesday denied the presence of Russian private military contractor Wagner Group in the country, in response to a statement by Western diplomats, Reuters reports. The Sudanese statement comes after one of Sudan’s military leaders paid a high-profile visit to Russia on the eve of Russia’s …

Mauritania’s foreign ministry has accused Mali’s army of crimes against its nationals after dozens of protesters said their fellow countrymen had been killed “in cold blood”. Mali’s ambassador Mohamed Dibassy was called in to hear a “strong protest against the recent, recurring criminal acts”, committed by the army following the …

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country had nothing to do with Russian military contractors working in Mali. According to the president, the African country had the right to work with private Russian firms. Putin, speaking at a news conference after talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, said there …

The French defence minister, Florence Parly, has warned Malian government against entering into a deal with a Russian security firm. Wagner is said to be operating in several African countries as Russia plans to increase its influence. Malian military leaders are about to hire mercenaries for them. Ms Parly described …