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Germany will be the largest provider of troops in Mali following the UN's decision to extend its peace mission in Mali. But one important security measure will be missing after France's troop withdrawal this fall.
Germany's top envoy Annalena Baerbock is visiting Bamako, as Berlin prepares to decide whether to extend the Bundeswehr mission in Mali. France already said it would end its Barkhane and Takuba military operations.
While France has announced the end of its military deployment to Mali, Germany's stance is not yet clear. The withdrawal of European troops increases the security risk for the Sahel region.
An extension of the Bundeswehr mission in Mali seems increasingly unlikely. The military junta's recent treatment of Western partners and the operation's lack of conclusive success are a cause for concern, say experts.
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