“It’s a big weight for the Malian economy, but it’s a guarantee for the junta to stay in power and rob the country,” analyst @simnasr.bsky.social with the Soufan Center told ADF in an interview. “Their priority is to preserve the regime.” adf-magazine.com/2026/05/merc...
Mali’s ruling junta has paid nearly $1 billion to Russian mercenaries since 2021 in an effort to stop the spread of Islamic terrorists and Tuareg rebels. However, analysts say it’s unclear what the…
