"Nostalgic for the colonial era and concerned by the loss of influence in Sahel", France is intent on destabilizing the AES by providing intelligence, "logistical support, arms and ammunition" to the terrorist groups, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger allege.
When countries in the Sahel asked the US to leave, they left. What Africa gets with Wagner/Russia is entirely different: https://www.dw.com/en/russia-kremlin-wagner-group-influence-in-central-african-republic-sudan-mali/a-70599853
Not answering my question there. Nice try though.