Russia's Putin Sends Weapons to Mali as Trump Seeks US Comeback in the Sahel | Firstpost Africa
The geopolitical battle for the Sahel is entering a new phase. As President Donald Trump seeks to rebuild America's influence across the region, Russia is moving even faster by expanding its military presence through the Africa Corps, supplying weapons, training soldiers and backing military governments in Mali and beyond. Washington is responding with renewed security assistance, intelligence cooperation and diplomatic engagement after years of distancing itself from the Sahel following military coups. The competition is no longer just about counterterrorism. It is about influence over one of Africa's most strategic regions, rich in critical minerals and increasingly central to global power politics. With China and Türkiye also expanding their roles, the Sahel has become a major geopolitical battleground where military governments now have more leverage than ever before in choosing their international partners. Alyson Le Grange brings you more on this story on Firstpost Africa.TIME STAMPS:
0:00 – Introduction
0:19 – Russia Escorts New Weapons Shipment To Mali
0:31 – Africa Corps Expands Moscow's Military Presence
0:47 – Russian Troops Train Mali's Airborne Forces
1:00 – Moscow Builds A New Security Architecture In The Sahel
1:46 – Fresh Terrorist Offensive Shows Security Challenges Persist
2:07 – Russia Strengthens Governments, But Insurgency Continues
2:23 – Washington Begins Its Return To The Sahel
2:35 – U.S. Re-engages Niger With New Security Assistance
2:50 – America Shifts From Democracy Promotion To Counterterrorism
3:24 – U.S. Nears Deal To Resume Surveillance Over Mali
3:36 – China And Türkiye Expand Their Regional Influence
3:52 – Sahel Governments Gain More Strategic Leverage
4:16 – Closing Frame: Sahel Emerges As A Global Geopolitical Battleground
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