Foreign troop deployment at traditionally low levels in Africa amid Security Council campaign

Canada currently has 120 Canadian Force members deployed to Africa, down from 427 members that were deployed to the continent during the Canada's contribution to the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali.

Two Griffon helicopters are pictured, five of which were deployed as part of Canada's 13-month task force supporting the United Nation's peacekeeping mission in Mali. Since Canada has left, its number of troops deployed in Africa has decreased by 312. Photograph courtesy of the Department of National Defence/Ken Beliwicz

News

BY NEIL MOSS

February 12, 2020

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Africa trying to drum up support for Canada's United Nations Security Council bid, its commitment of military support to the region has dropped since the the end of its contribution to the UN's peacekeeping mission in Mali. Some foreign policy experts say beli...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy