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Russian security presence in the Sahel

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Russian security presence in the Sahel

GROUPING · NOT A COMMAND

External security partnersActive
Assessed as of
2026-08
Reviewed
2026-08-30
Confidence
moderate
  • Vigil category device · not official insignia
Identity provenance

Vigil category device — drawn from this record’s own domain, echelon and role. Not an official insignia.

In brief

A navigation grouping, not a command: the Russian deployments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger differ in scale, posture and evidence, and are recorded separately for that reason.

Scope
Structure, role, lineage and links. 4 subordinate records published.
Subordination
Subordination confirmed
Record state
Stub

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Subordinate formations

Wagner Group — Mali deployment historyPMC lineageAfrica Corps — Mali roleExternalAfrica Corps — Burkina Faso roleExternalAfrica Corps — Niger roleExternal

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Assessed as of2026-08Last reviewed2026-08-30

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