Russian's Afrikakorps Stepping up in Mali: Wagner Group's Departure Paves Way for New Russian Mercenaries
Wagner, a Russian mercenary organization, departs from Mali.
Chat it up, folks! Let's talk about the scoop on Mali and the Russian mercenary biz. So, you heard it right - the Wagner gang is ditching Mali, but they ain't going far - they're just moving over to the 'Afrikakorps'. That's according to diplomatic and security sources.
The Wagner crew has been Mali's not-so-secret squad since 2021. Ever since those two coups in 2020 and 2021 left a military junta in charge, Mali's been distancing itself from France and dancin' with Russia instead. A post on a Telegram channel confirmed the news: "Mission accomplished. PMC Wagner is packing its bags."
But don't you worry, the Kremlin's still pullin' the strings. Most of the Russian Wagner personnel in Mali? They're just shufflin' over to the Afrikakorps and hangin' out in the north's provincial capitals and Bamako. Officially, Mali's never confirmed the Wagner mercs' presence; they just mentioned Russian trainers.
A Malian military source admitted, "Russia remains our sharp shooter in military cooperation." Even if it's the Afrikakorps now, at the heart of things, it's still ol' reliable -- the Kremlin.
The brutal ways of the paramilitary group in Mali are a bone of contention for human rights groups. The Afrikakorps is another Russian paramilitary crew with ties to the Kremlin, takin' over for Wagner in several African countries. Russia'sSIGNED defense agreements with Niger and Burkina Faso and supplies military gear to Sahel countries. They're even supportin' local governments in their fight against jihadist groups in the region.
Now, let's call a spade a spade: when it comes to the Wagner Group transitionin' to the Afrikakorps, it's all about consolidatin' Russian strategic interests in Africa. But don't fret - the health of the Kremlin's crew remains the same. The logistical challenges ain't nothin' they can't handle. The Afrikakorps is just reported to continue supportin' Malian military operations and helpin' out with Russia's game plan in the region.
All the usual suspects – human rights violations, revenue exploitation, and insecurities about local sovereignty – are raisin' their eyebrows about this situation. But hey, that's the name of the game, ain't it? Keep your eyes peeled for more updates. Until next time!
Sources: ntv.de, afp
The Commission, amidst the ongoing war-and-conflicts and general-news, has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the increasing presence of Russian paramilitary groups such as the Wagner Group and the Afrikakorps in countries like Mali. The shift of the Wagner Group personnel to the Afrikakorps in Mali, as well as their involvement in politics through military cooperation, raises questions about the Kremlin's strategic interests and its impact on African nations.
