Taking delivery of copters, Mali lauds Russia partnership

Bamako (AFP) Oct 1, 2021

Mali Defence Minister Colonel Sadio Camara saluted a burgeoning partnership with Russia after taking delivery of four Russian military helicopters. Camara enthusiastically welcomed "the reliability and serious nature of this partnership - which has always given us satisfaction". The development of the hardware which Camara said was from the Russian federation is likely to raise eyebrows