New leaders, new problems
Since the DF, SF and Radicals all voted to send troops to Mali in May 2021, there have been a number of problematic developments, including a military coup last year.
So in December 2021, Kofod criticized the new government decision to hire foreign mercenaries from the infamous Russian company Wagner Group.
In addition to Denmark and France, countries such as the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Belgium and Hungary also participate in Task Force Takuba.
Denmark has maintained a military presence in Mali and the fought Sahel region in one form or another since 2014.