In a striking display of tactical triumph, Touareg fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) have showcased their victory on social media. The footage reveals these combatants proudly standing atop armored trucks abandoned by fleeing Russian mercenaries. Just 48 hours after Kidal fell to their forces, the 400-strong Africa Corps (formerly known as Wagner Group) executed a hasty retreat from the northern Malian city under heavy security.
The FLA took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the completion of an agreement with elements of Africa Corps to ensure the secure withdrawal of their forces from Kidal. This unexpected turn of events has left the Malian junta scrambling to comprehend the implications of this strategic setback.