Malian armed forces and Wagner Group foreign fighters have unlawfully killed and summarily executed several dozen civilians during counterinsurgency operations in Mali’s central and northern regions since December 2023.| Human Rights Watch
The African Union (AU) and responsible African governments are likely to grow to resent the Wagner Group’s presence and regret their failure to oppose it.| The Conversation
A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines.| ISS Africa
Russia plans to expand its military influence in West Africa| Business Insider Africa
Russia has recently deployed around 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea in recent weeks to protect the presidency| Business Insider Africa