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Trapped in Sahel logistics nightmare, French army seeks way out

In November, one of the French army's convoys that came to support the Barkhane force by road was attacked by locals. For the past two months, French military planners have been working on scenarios to keep its troops supplied in the Sahel without provoking any new unrest. [...] (1143 words)
Issue dated 03/01/2022 Reading time 5 minutes
French multi-role armoured vehicles VBMR Griffon patrol the streets of Gao on 4 December 2021.
French multi-role armoured vehicles VBMR Griffon patrol the streets of Gao on 4 December 2021. © Thomas Coex/AFP
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WEST AFRICA Defence Business 26/10/2020

Barkhane, Sabre, FFCI... military services giant Ecolog struggles to win French army logistics contracts 

Emirati group Ecolog was approached to challenge the Bolloré group for the contract to transport supplies to the French armed forces in the Sahel and Ivory Coast but, finally, failed to bid in time. It has nevertheless held on to its UN contract in Mali and is developing its business in South Sudan. [...]
A group of Barkhane foot hunters during an operation to combat armed terrorist groups in Burkina Faso (2019).
A group of Barkhane foot hunters during an operation to combat armed terrorist groups in Burkina Faso (2019). © Philippe de Poulpiquet/PHOTOPQR/LE PARISIEN/MAXPPP
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NATO and Russia battle it out for control of Antonov transport fleet 

The Russian army's military intervention in Ukraine has exacerbated the battle being fought by Russia and the West over the Antonov aircrafts operated by rival Ukrainian and Russian leasing companies. The Russian offensive will make it more difficult for France to redeploy in the Sahel and reduce the number of lessors available to NATO. [...]
The Antonov An-225 cargo plane at an airfield in the settlement of Hostomel, on April 23, 2020.
The Antonov An-225 cargo plane at an airfield in the settlement of Hostomel, on April 23, 2020. © Gleb Garanich/Reuters

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