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Malian government
Coverage of Malian government in the Nexus archive.
- How Togo has become a new entry point for weapons sent by Russia to Mali
A Russian ship under US sanctions, the Mikhail Britnev, delivered military vehicles to the Port of Lomé in Togo on July 9. It's the first time Togo has been a stop for Russian weapons shipments to Mali, part of Moscow's support for the Malian government.
- Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists
Russian mercenaries in Mali's Africa Corps have been forced to retreat from the northern city of Kidal after attacks by al Qaeda-linked rebels and Tuareg tribesmen, marking a significant setback for Moscow's influence in West Africa. Analysts suggest this could be a turning point, as the mercenaries failed to protect key cities and faced accusations of civilian harm.