Mali denies deployment of Russian mercenaries from Wagner Group
Issued on: 25/12/2021 – 08:11 Mali’s government has denied any deployment of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group following charges by a group of 15...
Operation Barkhane
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French troops quit key base in Timbuktu, marking turning point in Mali mission
French troops on Tuesday were leaving a key military base in the northern Malian city of Timbuktu in a symbolic departure more than eight years...
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French forces pull out of Tessalit base amid northern Mali drawdown
Issued on: 16/11/2021 – 15:14 France has handed back control of the Tessalit base to the Malian army, military officials announced on Tuesday, part of...
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Macron addresses grievances of young Africans at revamped summit
Issued on: 08/10/2021 – 20:09 President Emmanuel Macron vowed Friday a full reckoning with the legacy of colonialism as young Africans assailed France’s “arrogance” and...
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France hits back at claim it is ‘abandoning’ Mali by withdrawing troops
Issued on: 28/09/2021 – 09:35 France hit back on Monday at the Malian prime minister’s “indecent” and “unacceptable” claims that it is abandoning the war-torn...