Russia’s Africa Corps struggles in Mali amid shifting tactics and rising violence

Bamako’s high-stakes gamble on Russian military support to reclaim control of Mali’s territory is yielding diminishing returns. One year after the Africa Corps replaced Wagner Group, the strategy is in flux following a string of setbacks, while mounting evidence of escalating civilian abuses raises serious questions about both military effectiveness and the human cost of this alliance.

Africa Corps adjusts strategy after repeated battlefield losses

By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst