France reshuffles its pieces to contain Wagner's Sahel advance
In 2013, former French president François Hollande deployed his troops to contain the jihadist advance in Mali, which
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In 2013, former French president François Hollande deployed his troops to contain the jihadist advance in Mali, which
A ceremony held at Bamako's Modibo Keïta international airport celebrated the reception by the Malia
Lighter, more mobile, and integrated units will better support counterinsurgency practices needed to reverse extremist attacks in the Sahel.
In recent weeks, Mali has taken two important steps: leaving the G5 Sahel and renouncing its defence agreements with France. These decisions come at a time when the influence pf Paris is declining in its African fiefdom, a consequence in particular of its inability to defeat the jihadists in the region.
Former colonies are looking elsewhere for military support after years of bungled operations French influence in Africa has long been take