Northern Mali rebels capture an Army outpost. The Permanent Strategic Framework (PSF), a separatist group, has taken over a military base in Bourem, Gao region. The PSF says this action responds to provocations from Mali’s army and Wagner, a Russian private security firm. They also control key spots formerly held by government troops. The PSF […]
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