Mali seeks Turkish drones to offset personnel shortages, urges Sahel cooperation

Malian security secretary Yamoussa Camara calls Turkish defense technology, especially drones, 'critical' to addressing military personnel shortages and securing borders. He urges Sahel states to deepen regional cooperation. This signals Mali's continued pivot toward non-Western defense partners and highlights the growing Turkish footprint in the Sahel.

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