France to reduce diplomatic staff in Mali amid jihadist fuel blockade
Africa • Nov 21, 2025, 3:02 PM
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France is pulling back diplomatic staff from Mali as the security situation in the country deteriorates under a jihadist-imposed fuel blockade. The move comes amid deepening concerns over the junta-led country's shift toward Russian military support, which has done little to improve the security situation, according to French officials.
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