Diplomatic Backlash in West Africa Against Ukraine

Two West African countries have cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine following claims that Ukraine helped anti-government rebels in Mali battle and possibly kill Malian soldiers and Russian forces.

Russian-backed Wagner Mercenary Group in Mali

Russian-backed Wagner mercenary group in Mali suffered heavy losses fighting separatist rebels, revealing their crucial role in the region's conflict.

Violent Attack in Mali

At least 26 people were killed in an armed attack on a village in Mali's central region, near the border with Burkina Faso. The assailants targeted villagers as they worked in their farmlands. The violence is part of the ongoing conflict in the region.