Russia’s evolving security role in Mali and the Sahel region
The recent coordinated attacks by armed groups in Mali have cast a spotlight on the shifting dynamics of external security partnerships in the Sahel. As the Malian government faces intensified pressure from insurgent forces, the role of Russian security contingents—particularly those associated with the Africa Corps—has come under intense scrutiny.
Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko confirmé à la présidence de l’Assemblée nationale Euronews jeu. 18 juin 2026 à 8:35 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Au Sénégal, le Conseil constitutionnel valide le retour d’Ousmane Sonko à l’Assemblée nationale, une décision qui ouvre une nouvelle séquence politique dans le pays. […]
In Burkina Faso, geopolitical narratives are increasingly confronted by economic realities. The issue of fuel pricing stands as a particularly revealing example of this dynamic. For several years, the administration of Captain Ibrahim Traoré has presented Russia as a strategic ally capable of supporting the nation’s pursuit of sovereignty. However, the ongoing pressures concerning hydrocarbon […]
Ten young civilians lost their lives in a tragic incident on Sunday in the village of Téné, located in Mali’s San region. They were preparing to celebrate a traditional group wedding when a military drone strike mistakenly targeted their procession of motorcycles. The attack occurred against a backdrop of heightened security tensions in the country. […]
