Mali Rebels Hit Hard, Russian Support Questioned

0:00On April 29th, rebel forces in Mali just hit hard, launching a massive offensive that took out the country's defense minister, Sadio Kamara, right at. His home in Kati, about 20 kilometers from the capital, Bamako. Russian-backed Africa Corps, paramilitaries fired back with airstrikes and helicopter attacks on the rebels, sharing videos of missiles slamming into. Their convoys. Here this week, jihadists from J-NM and Twarrix separatists coordinated attacks across the country, with footage showing up to 12,000. Fighters involved. The Africa Corps confirmed pulling out of their key base in northern Kadoa, a spot they seized last year after heavy fighting. This marks a big escalation after more than a decade of conflict, where Mali's military junta took over in 2020, blaming civilians for the mess. Examples are now pushing in the cities, not just rural spots, and Bamako itself face clashes near a Russian compound. Experts say the Kadoa withdrawal is a major blow, leaving behind armored vehicles and gear

1:05that rebels now control. Mali and troops also evacuated to Salad up north, raising doubts about the value of Russia's mercenary support, which trades security for natural resources. As fighting spreads, other nations eyeing deals with the Africa Corps are watching closely, wondering if Moscow's model holds up in Africa's tough spots. That's the story for today. Global news today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.