Mali’s shifting security strategy as russian forces face mounting setbacks

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Mali’s shifting security strategy as russian forces face mounting setbacks

Malian soldiers in Gao in 2013

Bamako’s bold gamble on Russian military partnership to reclaim control of its territory has yielded far from expected results. After Wagner’s failures, its successor, the Africa Corps, now finds itself forced to drastically revise its approach following a string of defeats across the Sahel.

Africa Corps abandons northern strongholds amid tactical retreat