The Russian Federation has sent power plants and vehicles to Madagascar for army re-equipment. Moscow seeks to become the country's primary partner, replacing France.
The Russian Federation has contributed $250,000 to a UNESCO program to influence African media. The HUR reports plans to create a pro-Russian network in five countries.
Nigeria and the US eliminated 175 ISIS militants during a joint operation. Weapons depots, financial networks, and high-ranking commanders were destroyed.
The Russian Federation has invited media representatives from Africa to Victory Day celebrations and training at a media school. The Kremlin is creating an influence network to promote its narratives.
In Bamako, armed men kidnapped Mali's former Minister of Education, Mountaga Tall. The politician leads an opposition party and is a critic of the country's current military authorities.
The Russian Africa Corps and the Malian army retreated following attacks by separatists. The rebels announced the complete liberation of the city and their control over it.
Malian Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed on April 25 in a JNIM attack. A car bomb explosion destroyed the house, killing family members.
Armed groups carried out coordinated attacks in several regions of Mali, including the capital Bamako. Fighting continues, explosions and gunfire are heard near key facilities.
The Malian army has received VN22 armored vehicles, SR-5 MLRS systems, and Yitian air defense systems from China. The rearmament continues despite the presence of Russian forces in the country.
Russia uses a network of proxy structures to recruit agents and place hundreds of sponsored materials in the Sahel. The goal is geopolitical influence in the region.
Experts consider the scenario of a full-scale Russian invasion of the Baltics unlikely due to a lack of resources. Only hybrid provocations and pressure are possible.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine officially denied accusations of supplying weapons to Burkina Faso. The Ministry's spokesperson, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated that such fake stories are aimed at diverting attention from the visit of Ghana's Foreign Minister to Ukraine.
Mamady Doumbouya was sworn in as President of Guinea for a seven-year term in the capital Conakry. He took over the country after the 2021 coup and won the elections.
Yevgeny Primakov admitted the participation of a "well-known African PMC" in the opening of "Russian Houses" in Mali and the CAR. This statement shatters the myth of the exclusively cultural nature of "Russian Houses" activities, indicating the use of силових інструментів under the guise of diplomacy.
In the Paris metro, an undocumented immigrant from Mali wounded three women with a knife, one of whom was pregnant. Police detained the 25-year-old man, known to law enforcement for property crimes and sexual harassment.
The US State Department has signed memorandums of cooperation with four African countries, investing $1. 4 billion, while recipient countries have pledged to invest more than $900 million of their own resources. The new US approach requires financial discipline and a gradual phasing out of donor aid, with clear benchmarks and consequences for non-compliance.
The countries of the "Alliance of Sahel States" are preparing for large-scale military operations, having created a joint battalion of 5,000 personnel. The junta leaders emphasize sovereignty and a break with former Western partners, choosing Russia as their main security ally.
Russia has sent weapons to Madagascar's military government, which came to power in an October coup. On December 20, a Russian Air Force plane delivered 40 servicemen and 43 crates of weapons to an international airport near Antananarivo.
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution on human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including Crimea and Sevastopol. 79 countries voted for the document, 16 were against, and 73 abstained.
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to tighten restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the United States. The restrictions apply to 5 new countries and individuals with Palestinian Authority travel documents, and are extended for 12 high-risk countries.
The Pan-African Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature was founded in Cairo, coinciding with the intensification of Russian information operations in Africa. Russia is creating structures to promote the Russian language and ideology, using mercenary formations.
The Russian "African Corps," which entered Mali after Wagner militants, is accused of systematic killings and abuse of the peaceful local population.
Sweden will cease aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia to increase support for Ukraine to 10 billion kronor by 2026.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding that the Russian Federation immediately return all illegally deported Ukrainian children. The document was supported by 91 countries, 57 abstained, and 12 opposed it.
According to a Human Rights Watch report, the Malian army and allied militias killed 31 civilians during raids in the villages of Kamona and Balle. The victims were accused of collaborating with an Al-Qaeda-linked group.
Armed militants in Mali abducted and publicly executed Mariam Cisse, a well-known TikTok user. She had about 100,000 followers and filmed patriotic videos in support of the military.
Russia is intensifying its information influence in Nigeria through the African Initiative agency, using tactics honed in other African countries. The goal is to delegitimize state institutions ahead of the 2027 elections and foster anti-Western sentiment.
Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined for a social media post in which he criticized military leaders. Human rights organizations consider the verdict part of a crackdown on dissent.
Mali's authorities have suspended schooling for two weeks due to a severe fuel shortage caused by a rebel blockade. The country has signed an agreement with Russia for the supply of 160-200 thousand tons of oil and agricultural products.
In Madrid, four people died and three were injured due to a partial collapse of the internal structure of a building under construction. Among the dead are a manager and three workers from Mali, Guinea, and Ecuador.
