Russian Africa Corps reportedly faces challenges in Mali amid jihadist offensive
Russian Africa Corps forces in Mali are reportedly facing difficulties a year after replacing Wagner, coinciding with a significant offensive by jihadist groups that challenged the Malian government.
Russian forces, operating as Africa Corps, are reportedly encountering difficulties in Mali, approximately one year after replacing the Wagner Group. This situation coincides with a significant offensive launched on April 28 by jihadist groups, including the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), alongside independent forces. The coordinated attack reportedly challenged the Malian government, with its president notably absent and silent for three days before reappearing in a photo shared by the Malian presidency. The offensive is described as having "shaken" the ruling junta. Sources: Le Monde