Russian Paramilitary Group Wagner Leaves Mali

Russian paramilitary group Wagner has left Mali, with its units now taken over by the Moscow-run Africa Corps. Mali pivoted towards Russia for political and military support after breaking off ties with France. The Africa Corps, seen as the successor to Wagner, will remain active in Mali.

Russian Mercenary Force Wagner Group's Activities in Africa

The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary force, has been rebranded as the Africa Corps and is operating in Africa under Putin's control after a hostile takeover. The U.S. missed opportunities to exploit the friction between the Wagner Group and the Russian military to end the war in Ukraine.