Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence, mineral wealth in Africa (opens in new tab)

A series of reversals suffered by Mali’s Moscow-backed military government has dented Russia’s image as a self-styled security guarantor in Africa and threatens its strategic and economic interests on the continent. The military junta, which turned to Russia for support after expelling French and United Nations troops following coups in 2020 and 2021, was rocked […] The post Mali turmoil threatens Russian push for influence, mineral wealth in Africa appeared first on OODAloop.