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Has Russia lost influence in Mali after rebel advances in Kidal?

What does the withdrawal of the Russian Africa Corps mean for their influence in Mali, following the clashes that erupted over the weekend?

Othman Lahyani
Sofia Aboudari
29 April, 2026
Malian soldiers ride motorbikes on a street of Bamako
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New fighting in Mali's Kidal between army and rebels

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 April, 2026
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Burkina jihadist attacks on army leave at least 10 dead

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
15 February, 2026
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Algeria to return its ambassador to Niger after Sahel rift

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 February, 2026
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Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 December, 2025
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Africa: IS-linked group claims attacks on US, French troops

The New Arab
13 January, 2018
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Malian militants likely behind Burkina Faso restaurant attack

The New Arab & agencies
17 August, 2017
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At least eight foreigners killed in Burkina Faso attack

The New Arab
14 August, 2017
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At least 17 dead in Burkina Faso restaurant attack

The New Arab & agencies
14 August, 2017
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Egypt
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AFCON 2017: El-Hadary takes Egypt to the final

The New Arab Staff

Uri Levy

02 February, 2017
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Tunisia
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AFCON 2017: Tunisia knocked out by Burkina Faso

The New Arab Staff

Uri Levy

29 January, 2017
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Islamic extremists threaten teachers in northern Burkina Faso

The New Arab & agencies
27 January, 2017
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Moroccan photographer injured in Burkina Faso hotel attack dies

The New Arab
19 January, 2016
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Burkina Faso militant siege declared 'over' by government

The New Arab & agencies
16 January, 2016
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The hunt for the one-eyed North African jihadist

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab & agencies

16 January, 2016