Wagner founder Prigozhin statue unveiled in Central Africa
The statues depict Prigozhin in bulletproof gear holding a walkie-talkie, while Utkin is shown with an AK-47 rifle
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Wagner claims Russian captives killed in Mali
The prisoners were taken following a brutal desert clash near the Algerian border, where dozens of Wagner fighters, along with Malian soldiers, were killed
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Mali army secures capital after insurgent attack
Authorities urged residents to stay clear of the area and await further instructions
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Mali rebels deny foreign aid amid clashes with army and Wagner forces
In early August, the rebels claimed to have killed at least 84 Wagner mercenaries and 47 Malian soldiers during intense fighting in Tinzaouaten, near the Algerian border
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Tuaregs reject claims of outside help in major victory over Mali
Mali’s Tuareg rebel alliance has categorically denied receiving any form of assistance, including from Ukraine, during recent clashes with the Malian army and its Wagner partners, contradicting previous claims.
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Russia working to secure release of Niger hostages
The militant group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) released a video earlier this month, showing the two hostages, who stated they were abducted in the insurgency-affected Tillaberi region
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Nigeria detains 7 Polish nationals for displaying Russian flags at protests
The protesters’ use of Russian flags has heightened concerns about Russian influence in West Africa
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Niger severs diplomatic ties with Ukraine
Move comes days after Mali severed relations with Kyiv over alleged support to Malian ‘terrorist groups’
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Ukraine calls Mali’s decision to cut ties hasty and short-sighted
Mali announced the immediate severance of relations with Ukraine on Sunday, following remarks by Ukraine’s military spy agency regarding clashes in northern Mali in late July
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Mali cuts ties with Ukraine over alleged rebel attack involvement
Northern Mali’s Tuareg rebels claim to have killed at least 84 Russian Wagner mercenaries and 47 Malian soldiers during fierce battles in late July
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