Event Brief
Russia’s Africa Corps expands presence in Mali
Filed: Jun 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: Analysts estimate Russia’s Africa Corps has about 3,500 fighters in Mali as Sahel juntas shift security ties.
WHO: Russia’s Africa Corps; analysts
WHAT: Analysts estimate Russia’s Africa Corps has around 3,500 fighters in Mali
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 9:52 AM ET
WHERE: Mali
WHY: Sahel juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger expelled French and US forces and turned to Russia
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