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Russian mercenaries withdraw from the strategic city of Kidal in northern Mali

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A picture of Bamako, the capital of Mali, which continues under curfew, despite Malian authorities assuring that the situation in the city this Monday is calm.
A picture of Bamako, the capital of Mali, which remains under curfew, despite Malian authorities assuring that the situation in the city this Monday is calm. HADAMA DIAKITE
27/04/2026
1 min

The situation in Mali is worsening. The Russian Africa Corps, formerly Wagner mercenaries, have withdrawn from Kidal, in the north of the country, after a weekend of attacks by separatist rebels and Islamist militias. The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), Tuareg, has declared Kidal under its control.

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