Overview

• Wagner said via its Telegram channel that it completed its 3½-year mission by restoring control of all regional centers to the Malian military
• The Africa Corps declared that it will assume all Russian duties in Mali without operational changes
• Several Telegram sources cited by Reuters report that 70–80% of Africa Corps personnel are former Wagner mercenaries
• Experts project that Russia’s engagement will pivot towards training Malian forces and supplying military equipment
• The insurgent group JNIM claimed responsibility for recent attacks that killed over 100 Malian soldiers and allied fighters