Having redeployed some soldiers previously stationed in Syria to Libya, the Russian army and its military-political entity Africa Corps are increasing their presence further south. Using eyewitness ...

In Mali, the Africa Corps – meant to take its place – is struggling to convince the authorities of its legitimacy. Wagner’s mercenaries have been resisting absorption, leaving Bamako in a state of ...

A significant military hardwares, including armoured vehicles, artillery, and engineering vehicles, have been spotted in the streets of Bamako, Mali. The equipment is intended for Africa Corps ...

Moscow has sought to establish a greater presence in North and West Africa, and the “Russian Expeditionary Corps” is leading those efforts. The Kremlin has struggled to replace the combat ...

In the beginning, there was the pith helmet. The first head protection concept introduced to the biking world was a hat made from pith, which is the spongy rind found in the stem of sola plants ...

Pith helmet craftsmen would press the pith into sheets and laminate it across dome-shaped molds to form a helmet shape. Then, they’d cover the hats in canvas as a form of weatherproofing.

Imagine -- it's the mid-1800s, and you're riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but if you lose your balance, you're landing on a ...

the U.S. State Department and the European Union accuse Russian state-backed Wagner military group (now African Corps) of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Africa. The United ...

Wagner mercenary fighters - now rebranded under the Africa Corps banner by Russia's defence ministry - were the preferred choice for the military leaders who ordered French and UN troops to leave.

New sanctions against Russia announced by the British government on Thursday, 7 November 2024 will also target three private mercenary groups with links to the Kremlin, including Africa Corps ...

The UK government said the measures were the first direct sanctions against Africa Corps by a G7 country. Moscow was a key player in Africa during Soviet times and has been boosting its influence ...

including Africa Corps, and 11 individuals associated with Russian proxies. In addition, the sanctions target entities based in China, Turkey and central Asia involved in supply and production of ...