Reports of Russia mercenary deal in Mali alarm France • FRANCE 24 English
FRANCE24, 14 Sep 2021
A deal is close that would allow Russian mercenaries into #Mali, seven diplomatic and security sources told Reuters. Such an agreement would extend Russian influence over security affairs in West #Africa and trigger fierce opposition from former colonial power France, which has spent eight years fighting terrorism in this troubled region. #Wagner
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