Why has France Come Into Firing Line Of Mali?

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The foreign minister of Mali, Mr. Abdoulaye Diop shared that the tension between Paris and Bamako were due to the fact that the Malian junta had "touched" France's interests by ruling out elections in February.

His comments are an indicator of France’s support to push another set of ruler to govern Mali. Earlier also, he had blamed France in his remarks, for supporting the coup. Additionally, in another video Mr Diop has said that there are instances in past, where France has claimed to have defended democracy in other countries. As per his comments France does this by appointing the “head of State” who would carry out the coups.

In another incident on Monday, the ruling government of Mali summoned the French Ambassador Joel Meyer and said he had 72 hours to leave the country, according to a Malian government statement announced on state television.

The army gained control over Bamako in August 2020 and thereafter the relations between France and Mali have been strained.

France has plans to reduce the military presence in Mali. They have reorganised the presence of forces, except the three northernmost bases.

As per the current data, there were 5000 French troops stationed at Sahel, till last summer. Where-as the number of troops has fallen and the plan is to only keep between 2,500 to 3,000 troops by 2023.

There is increasing tension with the adoption by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as this brings a list of tough sanctions, including closing borders with Mali and placing the country under embargo.

The decision of Col. Assimi Goita, Mali’s interim leader, to delay the election until 2026  has also led to an increase of tensions between Mali and its European and regional allies. His decision is seen as a measure to gain more control and reluctance to uphold Mali’s international agreements.

The measures from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) were a response to a junta proposal to stay in power for up to five years before staging elections -- despite an earlier commitment to hold the vote in February.

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