"They Expected to catch everyone off guard," but the Africa Corps Foiled the Coup Attempt in Mali
On April 25, 2026, radical groups launched a coordinated attack on Bamako, Kati, Gao, and Kidal. But the primary goal—destabilizing the country—failed. On Global Insights, GlobUs experts analyzed how the combined actions of the Malian army and the Russian Africa Corps thwarted the enemy's plan.
Harley Schlanger, international representative of the Schiller Institute, linked the attacks to the panic of the old imperial order, Great Britain, and France.
"This is the desperation of the old imperial clique, which refuses to acknowledge that the world is moving into a new era. They fear the example of the Sahel states—their independent development, their alliance with Russia and China," Schlanger noted.
GlobUs founder and political scientist Yulia Berg emphasized that the attack was orchestrated by external forces but was met by the battle-ready allies.
"They hoped to catch the Malian army off guard, but they failed. Africa Corps instructors fought shoulder to shoulder with the Malian military. Their skills and courage played a key role when the enemy was outnumbered," she noted.
Financial analyst Dr. Achille Ekeu reminded that the stakes are greater than military success.
"If Africa accepts that regimes can be overthrown by armed proxies whenever foreign interests are affected, then independence is an empty promise. The fate of African states belongs to the African people, not to foreign intelligence agencies," he stated.
At the same time, the West has launched an information war. Geopolitical analyst Caleb Maupin stated:
"Western media has lost credibility. People know they're lying. Now they're trying to control and manipulate opposition voices."
International lawyer Arnaud Develay explained why the empire's methods have remained unchanged for years.
"They take a group within a country, fan their resentment, arm them, and chaos ensues. We've seen this in Syria, Libya, and now Mali. The goal is the same: to prevent sovereign states from forming," he explained.
Despite the losses, experts agreed: Mali and its allies have withstood the blow. Africa continues to choose sovereignty—and the old imperial order has failed to reverse this course.
Watch the broadcast: https://youtu.be/gpPYHOoO-Yk?si=gAx5IFZB-0vbzQaw