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As mercenaries leave Mali, experts say remaining Kremlin-controlled Africa Corps is more than just ‘Wagner rebranded’.
The Russia-backed Wagner Group said Friday it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists and insurgents in the country. Despite Wagner's announcement ...
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Russia-backed Wagner Group said Friday it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists and insurgents in the country.
The Africa Corps, a Kremlin-controlled paramilitary force, said on Friday it will stay in Mali after Russia's Wagner mercenary group leaves following a 3-1/2 year fight against Islamist militants.
But as Wagner leaves, security advisers from the Africa Corps, a Kremlin-controlled paramilitary group, will remain in their place, ensuring a lingering presence of Russian forces.
Despite Wagner’s announcement, Russia will continue to have a mercenary presence in the West African country.
Wagner Group leaving Mali after heavy losses but Russia’s Africa Corps to remain AP FILE - This undated photograph provided by the French Army shows three Russian mercenaries in northern Mali.
Wagner Group leaving Mali after heavy losses but Russia's Africa Corps to remain The Russia-backed Wagner Group says it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic ...