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EU frets about fraud as Bamako stocks up on military gear

The EU, worried that the latest military aid to Mali might be misappropriated, may take initatives to encourage Bamako to keep its promises on traceability. [...]

Published on 22/02/2021 at 06:00 GMT

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Mali
EU frets about fraud as Bamako stocks up on military gear

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European Union to hold G5 Sahel summit on 30 November

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