The internal political situation deepened in Mali. The government of eighth-largest African country has called on Denmark to immediately withdraw a contingent of troops deployed to the nation as part of an international counter-terrorism force.
Internal political situation deepens in Mali
The military government - which took power in a coup in 2020 - said the deployment of about 90 Danish soldiers had taken place without its consent. However, Denmark said it's in touch with the government in Bamako and is working intensely to clarify the situation.
There's been widespread international concern about the reported deployment of mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group in Mali.
The government has denied their presence, saying Russian trainers were in the country to support the national army.
