The French defence minister, Florence Parly, is on a two-day visit to Niger as part of plans to devise a new security strategy for the Sahel. This follows mounting tensions with neighbouring Mali’s military leaders, including the expulsion of the French ambassador earlier this week. Germany has called into question …
Read More »Mali: death of a French soldier during a ‘maintenance accident’
A French soldier died in an accident during a maintenance operation on the desert platform in Timbuktu in Mali. It is about Adrien Quélin, Marshal of the Logis. His death is announced by General Thierry Burkhard, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and Florence Parly, the French Defence …
Read More »France warns Mali against Russian mercenary deal
The French defence minister, Florence Parly, has warned Malian government against entering into a deal with a Russian security firm. Wagner is said to be operating in several African countries as Russia plans to increase its influence. Malian military leaders are about to hire mercenaries for them. Ms Parly described …
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