The Russia-backed Wagner Group has announced its withdrawal from Mali after more than three years, but Russia maintains its military presence in the country through Africa Corps.
Wagner declared its mission in Mali “accomplished”, saying it had helped return all regional centers to control of the Malian military junta. The group had arrived after Mali expelled French and UN forces.
Africa Corps, reportedly comprising 70-80% former Wagner fighters, was established after Wagner’s failed mutiny against the Russian military leadership and the subsequent death of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin.
