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Jun- 2025 -12 JuneAfrica
Hundreds of Civilians Were Tortured by Wagner Mercenaries in Mali: Report
In its more than three years in Mali, the Russian paramilitary group Wagner kidnapped, detained, and tortured hundreds of civilians, according to a report by a journalist collective.
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8 JuneAfrica
Wagner Replaced by Russia’s Africa Corp in Mali: Diplomatic Sources
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has left Mali, and its units there have been taken over by the Moscow-run Africa Corps.
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May- 2025 -18 MayAfrica
Mali Army Accused of Killing 20 Civilians: Rights Group
At least 20 civilians were killed and buried in mass graves after being arrested by soldiers in central Mali, local sources and rights group said.
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Feb- 2025 -9 FebruaryAfrica
Mali Army Vows to Pursue ‘Terrorists’ Behind Deadly Convoy Attack
Mali's army vowed Saturday to track down the "terrorists" responsible for a deadly attack on a large convoy en route to a gold mine.
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Jan- 2025 -6 JanuaryAfrica
Eight Civilians Killed in Mali Attack
At least eight civilians have been killed in central Mali, several sources said on Sunday, accusing the Malian army and Russia's Wagner group.
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Dec- 2024 -5 DecemberAir
Mali Receives Turkish Akinci Drones to Fight Armed Groups
Mali has acquired Turkish-made Akinci drones to bolster its army’s capabilities in the fight against armed groups.
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Nov- 2024 -29 NovemberAfrica
Chad Says Ending Military Cooperation With France
Chad announced that it was ending military cooperation with former colonial power France hours after a visit by French Foreign Minister.
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Aug- 2024 -2 AugustAfrica
Mali Separatists Say Killed Dozens of Wagner, Government Fighters
Separatists in northern Mali said they killed dozens of fighters from the Russian mercenary group Wagner and government troops near the Algerian border.
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyAfrica
Mali Army Admits ‘Large Number’ of Losses in Fighting in North
In a rare admission, the Malian army said it suffered a "large number" of deaths during fighting in the north last week.
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29 JulyAfrica
Mali Separatists Claim Major Victory Over Army, Russian Allies
A mainly Tuareg separatist coalition claimed a major victory over Mali's army and its Russian allies following three days of intense fighting in a district on the Algerian border.
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