Exit Russians: Struggling Mali Junta faces more pressure from militants

The Russian mercenaries from the African Corps have departed from the epicenter of violence in Mali, exposing towns to new militia attacks. Armed groups, including Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, have attacked key cities like Bamako and Kidal, killing Defense Minister Sadio Camara. According to Heni Nsaibia from ACLED, the capture of Kidal marks a significant strategic setback for the Malian junta.