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Russia Deploys Africa Corps to Aid Mozambique Insurgents Fight

7/10/2026

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on July 9, 2026 that Russia is ready to assist Mozambique in fighting Islamist insurgents in its north.
The statement was released through the state news agency TASS.
Russia’s new Africa Corps, which replaced the Wagner mercenary group, is now operating in several African nations.
Mozambique’s government forces have been engaged in a campaign against the insurgents in the northern region.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced on July 9, 2026 that Russia is ready to assist Mozambique in fighting Islamist insurgents in its north.
The statement was released through the state news agency TASS.
Russia’s new Africa Corps, which replaced the Wagner mercenary group, is now operating in several African nations.
Mozambique’s government forces have been engaged in a campaign against the insurgents in the northern region.