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In July, dozens of Wagner fighters were feared dead in a brutal battle in northern Mali. The ambush showed the dangers faced by Russian mercenaries working for African military governments. The dry Sahel region is home to separatists and powerful groups Islamic State and al Qaeda. In a weekend special on Askume World News, journalists covering Africa and Russia explain what happened in Mali and how it affects Moscow’s strategy in the region.
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