Armies in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have signed partnership contracts with the Russian Wagner mercenary group for military operations and training, and Wagner mercenaries notably offer worse civilian protection than French troops or UN peacekeepers.

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Tom Gardner

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the Army in Mali but also Bina Faso and N have signed partnership contracts with Russian mercenaries the Vagner group for military operations and and training and these mercenaries notoriously don't offer much protection for civilians certainly care less for them than the French troops

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Ode to dread: Europe after TrumpThe Economist
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:02:23 AM

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