As Western powers retreat from the Sahel, Russian mercenaries are using social media, influencers and crowdfunding to expand ...

In a significant shift in the region's diplomatic and security landscape, the foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and ...

After a whirlwind two-year expansion into the Sahel, 2024 saw a number of setbacks for Russian military operations. The Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner Group’s routing in ...

Russia is aiding military governments in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to bolster a 5,000-strong force against jihadist ...

Senior Director Candace Rondeaux gave the Washington Post background on Russia and the Wagner Group's presence in the Sahel.

Russia commits military aid to the Sahel Alliance, escalating regional tensions and raising concerns over security.

Thousands have protested plans of Central African Republic's president to run for a third term with the backing of ...

Mercenaries with Russia’s Wagner Group, fighting alongside Malian soldiers ... “It’s a policy of ‘kill them all,’” said Wassim Nasr, a Sahel specialist and senior research fellow ...