UK, US Mercenaries Reportedly Recruit Ex-French Soldiers in West Africa After France's Withdrawal
15:03 27.05.2025 (Updated: 16:12 27.05.2025)
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UK, US Mercenaries Reportedly Recruit Ex-French Soldiers in West Africa After France's Withdrawal
UK and US private military companies are "filling the void" left by the withdrawal of French forces in the region, a French broadcaster reported, citing military sources.
France's military leadership is reportedly deeply concerned, fearing that the presence of former soldiers could be seen as indirect Paris' involvement.
French troop withdrawals from the region include:
⦁ complete exit from Chad (January);
⦁ planned withdrawal from Senegal by the end of 2025;
⦁ exit from Mali (2022), Burkina Faso and Niger (2023).
Meanwhile, the AES is creating its own joint military force, aimed at addressing the security challenges of the Sahel.
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UK and US private military companies are "filling the void" left by the withdrawal of French forces in the region, a French broadcaster reported, citing military sources.
France's military leadership is reportedly deeply concerned, fearing that the presence of former soldiers could be seen as indirect Paris' involvement.
French troop withdrawals from the region include:
⦁ complete exit from Chad (January);
⦁ planned withdrawal from Senegal by the end of 2025;
⦁ exit from Mali (2022), Burkina Faso and Niger (2023).
Meanwhile, the AES is creating its own joint military force, aimed at addressing the security challenges of the Sahel.
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