- 19 April, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityTakuba
Germany sees no reason for military presence in Mali if elections delayed
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany sees no reason to keep its troops in Mali if the country delays presidential and legislative elections by four to five years, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht…
Conditions no longer in place to continue Mali fight, France says
By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) - The conditions are no longer in place to continue the fight against Islamist militants in Mali and President Emmanuel Macron has asked to re-organise…
Diplomatic flurry as crunch time on Western military role in Mali nears
PARIS (Reuters) - Western foreign ministers will hold crunch talks on their countries' future presence fighting Islamist militants in Mali on Monday, four European sources said, with three saying regional…
Not An Easy Withdrawal From Mali for French Military
France is considering withdrawing its troops from Mali, but adapting its strategy to prevent Islamist militancy spreading south may prove complex and contribute to uncertainty in the region. Relations between Paris…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
At least 30 Islamist militants killed in Mali joint operations, France says
DAKAR (Reuters) - At least 30 Islamist militants were killed and dozens of vehicles and weapons destroyed during joint operations between the French-led Takuba task force and Malian soldiers last…
Denmark says its troops are in Mali on basis of “clear invitation”
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark said on Tuesday its troops deployed to Mali as part of a French-led counter-terrorism task force were there on the basis of a "clear invitation", responding to…
Burkina Faso Coup – A Blow to France
The military coup https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-president-kabore-detained-military-camp-sources-tell-reuters-2022-01-24 in Burkina Faso deals another heavy blow to France's fading efforts to stabilise the Sahel region, where Islamist militants have grown in strength and people's attitudes…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
Mali asks Denmark to immediately withdraw troops deployed there
By Tiemoko Diallo BAMAKO (Reuters) -Mali's government said on Monday it had asked Denmark to immediately withdraw troops deployed to the West African nation as part of a French-led counter-terrorism…
