Conflict & Security
Russia and Mali send reinforcements to besieged Anfeif base
July 13, 2026 at 07:07 PM
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A military convoy of about 60 vehicles has left Gao to resupply the Anfeif base, after a previous attempt failed on July 5.
- Reinforcements from the Malian army and Russia's Africa Corps departed Gao for the Anfeif base, which is under siege.
- The convoy includes troops, weapons, fuel, and supplies, with air cover from drones and helicopters on standby.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Niger for a meeting with foreign ministers of the pro-Russia Sahel alliance.