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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russia Intensifies Recruitment of African Mercenaries for Ukraine War: Intel
The Russian military has ramped up its recruitment of mercenaries from Africa to support its frontline operations in Ukraine.
Russia’s Wagner to Offer Air Defense to Hezbollah or Iran: US
The White House said that Russia's Wagner plans to provide an air defense system to Lebanon's Hezbollah militants or to the regime in Tehran.
Chinese Firm Sold Satellites for Intelligence to Russia’s Wagner: Contract
Russian mercenary group Wagner in 2022 signed a contract with a Chinese firm to acquire two satellites and use their images.
Armed Groups in Northern Mali Claim Capture of Key Town
Armed groups from northern Mali claimed to have captured the key town of Bourem, situated between the ancient cities of Gao and Timbuktu.
UK to Ban Russia’s Wagner Group as ‘Terrorist’ Organization: Reports
The UK is to ban Russian mercenary group Wagner as a terrorist organization, media reports said, quoting Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
Poland and Baltic Nations Ask Belarus to Expel Russian Fighters
Poland and Baltic nations asked Belarus to expel the Russian mercenary group Wagner, whose fighters are sheltering there.
Putin Signs Decree Forcing Paramilitary Fighters to Swear Oath
Russian paramilitary fighters will have to swear an oath to the Russian flag, a presidential decree stipulates.
Wagner Chief Prigozhin Presumed Dead in Plane Crash: Russian Officials
The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia's military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed, with all passengers killed, Russian officials said.
Tuareg Ex-Rebels Say Forces Attacked by Mali Army, Wagner
Tuareg former rebels in northern Mali said their forces were attacked by the army and Russian mercenary group Wagner.
Lithuania to Close Two Border Crossings With Belarus
Lithuania will close two of its six border crossings with Belarus amid concerns over the presence of Wagner mercenaries there.
Russian Regional Militia Get Arms to Protect Border
Local militia groups in two Russian regions bordering Ukraine were provided with weapons to defend their territory from Ukrainian attacks.
Poland Says Belarusian Helicopters Violated Its Airspace
Poland said two Belarusian helicopters violated its airspace and announced it would ramp up military deployments on its eastern border in response.
Poland, Lithuania Mull Shutting Belarus Border Over Wagner
Poland and Lithuania are considering closing their respective borders with Belarus amid concerns over the presence there of the Wagner group.
‘Instructors’ From Wagner-Linked Group Arrive in C.Africa
A Russian private security company affiliated with Wagner said a new rotation of its "instructors" have arrived in Central Africa.
Wagner Fighters Arrive in C.Africa: Russian Security Group
Several hundred "experienced" Wagner fighters have arrived in the Central African Republic to secure a referendum on July 30.
Wagner Troops Training Belarus Forces
Belarus said instructors from Wagner were training its troops, following weeks of uncertainty about the future of the group.
