Mali: "At this stage, there is no evidence that Mali has contracted the services of Wagner"

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Seidik Abba.

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Wagner, how many mercenaries?

Testimonies have multiplied in recent days on the recent presence of Russians in Mali.

Around 400 people, according to information gathered by our correspondent Serge Daniel.

But who are they?

Trainers from the Malian army according to the official version, or mercenaries from the Russian group Wagner.

The analysis of Seidik Abba, journalist specializing in the Sahel region.

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Seidik Abba is the co-author of the book

, published by L'Harmattan. 

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