Focus on Africa: Russia's Wagner Group leaves Mali
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End of an Era: Wagner Group's Departure from Mali
This chapter examines the Wagner Group's recent withdrawal from Mali after years of claiming to combat Islamist threats while facing accusations of human rights abuses. It discusses the group's rebranding as Africa Corps and the implications for Russian influence in the region, including the transition to a more structured military force under Russian defense oversight. Additionally, the chapter analyzes the complexities of Wagner's identity in Africa and the mixed outcomes of their operations against jihadist insurgents.
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