Russia’s Africa Corps says Mali situation ‘under control’, Western media spreading propaganda
Russia’s Africa Corps in Mali says the country’s security situation is “under control” following a reported coup attempt last month, while accusing Western media outlets of spreading militant “propaganda.”
In an interaction with Viory, a soldier from the Russian Africa Corps said Malian forces, backed by Russian personnel, had taken control of the situation after foiling the alleged coup attempt on April 25, 2026.
“The situation in Mali is under control,” he said, adding that active combat operations were ongoing in several regions.
He said the Malian Armed Forces had adopted a more “proactive and assertive” approach against armed groups, insisting that militants do not control the country.
The soldier accused “enemy” groups of using Western media outlets to spread false information, saying their claims had “no relation to the actual situation.”
He added that Malian security services were continuing investigations into the reported coup attempt.
According to the soldier, militant groups had hoped to make gains before the rainy season, when movement during military operations becomes more difficult. He claimed the groups had lost around 3,000 fighters in recent battles.
On April 27, Russia’s Defence Ministry said its Africa Corps had helped foil a coup attempt in Mali by armed groups linked to Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and the Azawad Liberation Front.
The attacks reportedly killed Mali’s defence minister, Sadio Camara, in a suicide bombing and injured 16 others.
Malian authorities condemned the incidents as “cowardly terrorist attacks” and pledged to bring those responsible to justice. They also urged citizens to remain vigilant and rely on official sources of information.
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