Since the beginning of September, the Malian state and a private military company linked to the Russian group Wagner have been waiting for a contract between the to be signed. The document provides for the deployment of mercenaries to the country, in liaison with the Malian army, and with the protection of high-level figures. The contract between Mali and Russia’s Wagner Group stipulates that 1,000 Russian mercenaries will be deployed. Paris is trying to prevent it from being finalized.
Source : The Africa Report
