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Ukraine responds after Mali cuts diplomatic ties

Ukraine responds after Mali cuts diplomatic ties

Mali recently cut ties with Ukraine over allegations that Ukraine supports armed militants fighting the Malian army.

Russia's Wagner fighters killed in ‘fierce battles’ in Mali

Russia's Wagner fighters killed in ‘fierce battles’ in Mali

Wagner paramilitary group admits losses in the West African country of Mali during fighting with rebels and militants.

US sanctions companies in CAR for 'advancing Russia's activities'

US sanctions companies in CAR for 'advancing Russia's activities'

The Central African Republic, a former French colony, has become one of Russia's closest African allies in recent years,

Russia, Burkina Faso agree on military cooperation

Russia, Burkina Faso agree on military cooperation

A Russian team led by Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov visited Burkina Faso as a follow-up to talks between Traore and Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg in July.

Russia vetoes UN sanctions resolution against Mali

Russia vetoes UN sanctions resolution against Mali

Thirteen Security Council members voted in favour of a resolution, drafted by France and the United Arab Emirates.

Memorial for Wagner’s Prigozhin held in private

Memorial for Wagner’s Prigozhin held in private

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a jet crash in Russia on August 25, according to government officials.

Prigozhin death: The fate of Russia's Wagner hangs in the balance

Prigozhin death: The fate of Russia's Wagner hangs in the balance

Prigozhin played a critical role in recruiting 40,000 convicts to fight for the Russian army in Bakhmut and announced a new recruitment drive for Wagner’s Africa operations the day before his reported death.

Russia: Kremlin dismisses claims it killed Prigozhin as 'absolute lie'

Russia: Kremlin dismisses claims it killed Prigozhin as 'absolute lie'

Russian investigators have opened a probe into the plane crash in which Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly died.

How 'Putin's chef' Yevgeny Prigozhin turned against him

How 'Putin's chef' Yevgeny Prigozhin turned against him

Russian authorities say Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a jet crash on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Poland detains Russian citizens over pro-Wagner propaganda

Poland detains Russian citizens over pro-Wagner propaganda

Poland has recently warned of possible provocations from the Wagner mercenary group which is currently based in neighbouring Belarus.

US: 'No indication' Russia involved in Niger coup

US: 'No indication' Russia involved in Niger coup

The coup in Niger happened on Wednesday with President Mohamed Bazoum being deposed by his guards.

Hundreds of Wagner fighters 'arrive in Central African Republic'

Hundreds of Wagner fighters 'arrive in Central African Republic'

The reported arrival of the Wagner fighters in the Central African Republic comes as the country prepares for a constitutional referendum.