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Africa
Ignoring lessons from history and playing recklessly with their own circumstances, the Pan African Parliament should not be demonstrating tacit recognition of occupied Ukrainian territories.
Feb. 2
France
Close to 300 foreign mercenaries surrendered to UN peacekeeping forces after being contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to fight against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels.
Jan. 31
Tanks
Malian officials claim the equipment is for their armed forces, while Russian experts suggest the primary recipient is the African Corps, Wagner PMC’s successor.
Jan. 21
Putin
A bronze statue of Yevgeny Prigozhin was unveiled in the Central African Republic, another example of Russia’s growing influence and deepening ties in the continent.
Dec. 3, 2024
Putin
Russia was a major player in Africa in Soviet times and has been growing in influence on the continent in recent years, including militarily.
Nov. 10, 2024
Russia
For the first time Russia sent its so-called fifth generation fighter to a public air show outside the country, but the display of Moscow’s technological prowess backfired spectacularly.
Nov. 5, 2024
Russia
Promised work-study hospitality programs, these women instead face harsh working conditions and long hours in munitions factories, often under constant surveillance and exposed to harmful chemicals.
Oct. 11, 2024
Wagner
Ukrainian intelligence sources corroborate reports of Russian Wagner mercenaries helping Malian troops in a retaliatory strike in northern Mali that killed seven civilians and injured three.
Oct. 9, 2024
Germany
The regime has turned its back on other Western allies such as France and the United States to turn toward Russia and Iran.
Aug. 31, 2024
Ukraine
The rebel group that claimed responsibility for July’s clashes with Wagner mercenaries and Malian government forces said it did not receive any assistance from foreign countries, including Ukraine.
Aug. 15, 2024
Ukraine
Tuareg separatists claim to have killed 84 Wagner mercenaries and 47 Malian soldiers in northern Mali. Mali accused Ukraine of involvement and cut diplomatic ties on August 5.
Aug. 7, 2024
Ukraine
The decision to sever ties with Ukraine followed heavy losses suffered by the Malian army in late July, which they partly blamed on Ukraine.
Aug. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Harris’ selection for Vice President is a positive sign for Kyiv; EU calls for better weapons to arm Ukraine’s F-16s; AFU conducts raids in Russia’s Kursk region; Niger also cuts ties with Kyiv.
Aug. 7, 2024
Ukraine
Mali accuses Kyiv of providing intelligence to rebels, who allegedly used it to kill Russian Wagner group mercenaries and Malian soldiers in a recent battle.
Aug. 6, 2024
Ukraine
The country's government is accusing a senior Ukrainian official of having admitted Kyiv's role in a heavy defeat Malian troops suffered in July.
Aug. 5, 2024
Drones
Meteorologists say that Ukraine’s weather this year is influenced by outside factors and despite the ongoing war Kyiv’s cultural life are experiencing and embracing external inspiration.
Aug. 4, 2024
Malian officials claim the equipment is for their armed forces, while Russian experts suggest the primary recipient is the African Corps, Wagner PMC’s successor.
Jan. 21