May 22, 2026

The Panafrican Press

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Mali: africa corps faces allegations over cluster munitions

Bombardier de première ligne Su-24M de la marine russe s’approchant d’un avion ravitailleur, dans la région de Kaliningrad, en Russie.

Serious accusations have emerged concerning the activities of Africa Corps in Mali. This entity, reportedly linked to Russia, is now facing claims of deploying cluster munitions within the Malian territory. Such allegations raise significant concerns regarding the nature of military operations in the region.

The situation unfolds amidst the ongoing challenges faced by Mali, where various actors, including the Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (Jnim), continue to operate. The alleged use of cluster munitions by Africa Corps adds another layer of complexity to the already fragile security landscape in this West African nation.