Malian authorities cancel defense agreements with France
Mali’s ruling junta announced Monday night that it was breaking off defense agreements with France and its European partners, a further sign of deteriorating relations […]
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Mali accuses France of violating its airspace to “spy” on its troops
The Malian junta has accused the French army of repeated violations of its airspace in order to “spy” on Malian soldiers in the field, the […]
Jihadist group in Mali announces capture of Russian Wagner member
The main jihadist alliance in the Sahel is holding a Russian member of the private military company Wagner, “captured” in central Mali, according to a […]
Chad: UFR rebel leader wants Wagner to intervene
In an audio document authenticated by several sources, UFR leader Timan Erdimi speaks with a special minister and advisor to the Central African Republic president, […]
Mali denies deployment of Russian mercenaries
Mali has denied any deployment of mercenaries from the Russian paramilitary group Wagner, announced by some 15 Western powers. The government of Mali “formally denies […]
Former Malian rebel group rejects deal with Russian group Wagner
Mali’s predominantly Tuareg ex-rebellion warned the junta on Thursday against entering into a deal with Russian private security firm Wagner, calling on it to reconstitute […]
Wagner in Mali: After France, Germany expresses its concern
The possible conclusion of an agreement between the junta in power in Bamako and the private Russian company Wagner “would call into question” the mandate […]
France threatens withdrawal from Mali if Bamako uses Russians
French authorities on Tuesday expressed concern about talks between Bamako and the private Russian company Wagner, warning that a deployment of these paramilitaries in Mali […]
Libya: Statements made by Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush sparked controversy
The international community is urging mercenaries and foreign forces to leave the country, which has been bogged down in endless conflict for ten years. Ankara […]
PC member under fire for calling for halt to Sirte takeover operation
A member of the Presidential Council (PC) of UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has attracted public fury to himself after he called for a […]