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Russia’s expanding security footprint in Africa is under renewed scrutiny as instability deepens across Mali, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the Kremlin-backed Africa Corps. Over the past three years, Mali’s military leadership has shifted away from Western partners and turned to Russian support—first through the Wagner Group, and now through its restructured successor, widely referred to as the Africa Corps. The expectation was clear: restore order, push back insurgents, and stabilize the country. But reporting from Reuters, AFP, and the Associated Press suggests a different reality.