Russians train Malian Militia
ootage from this February past showing instructors from Russia’s Africa Corps (formerly the Wagner Group) training Malian militiamen in basic in infantry combat drills. The fighters are members of The Imghad Tuareg Self-Defense Group and Allies (GATIA), an ethnic Tuareg militia in Azawad, Mali. Gatia has pledged support for the Malian government and opposes both ISIS and other anti-government militias. Despite fearsome losses in Ukraine, Russia continues to commit personnel and resources to building influence in Africa. Members of Russia’s Africa Corps are involved in conflicts in countries across the continent, including Mali, Sudan, Central African Republic, and Niger. In exchange for security assistance, the Russian government gains access to resources, including timber, gold, diamonds, rare earth metals, and other precious minerals. Recently, the government in Niger declared Russia its greatest strategic partner, granted Russia the use of military installations, and granted the Kremlin access to 5% of the world’s uranium supply. Furthermore, Africa has turned into a source for recruits for a Russian Army that is bleeding to death in Ukraine.
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