Bamako, December 21. In the capital of Mali, at the Azalaï Salam Hotel, the Change of Command ceremony for the European Union Training Mission Mali (EUTM Mali), between outgoing Brigadier General Jochen DEUER (DEU) and incoming Brigadier General Christian RIENER (AUT) took place. The Change...
EUTM Mali supports the Malian armed forces in a variety of areas. The spectrum ranges from training combat units in infantry tactics, counter-IED or first aid to advising the Malian general staff. Maintenance and logistics are another important area, because without them nothing runs. Logistics center...
Kati, 10:00 in the morning. The sky is overcast grey, the temperature is above 30 degrees. Visibility at a distance is foggy, due to the high humidity. What is unpleasant for the European trainers is almost cool for the Malian trainees, and their clothing is...
Thursday morning in Bamako. It is overcast, 35 degrees, with high humidity. Although it's the rainy season, it's not raining today, and that's a good thing, because the Mission Force Commander EUTM Mali, Brigadier General Jochen Deuer, is on his way today with an NH-90...
This story is especially dedicated to a tough crew of European Union Training Mission Mali soldiers who move sand hills in austere environment. Upon arrival at Gao, you are warmly welcomed by Maj K. W. of the Irish Army. Together with Lt F. M., DEU Army,...
A short insight of EUTM MALI’s most significant training challenge. Sixty eight (68) personnel, some nervous, other less so, stand before the European Education and Training Team. It would almost remind you of Day 1 with a new recruit or cadet intake at home, almost but...
Bamako, Modibo Keita International Airport, June 26, 2021 - Brigadier General Fernando Luis GRACIA Herreiz, Force Commander of the European Union Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali, witnessed at Bamako airport the arrival of the first NH90 helicopter the Spanish Army has deployed to Mali as...
Bamako, June 25, - The European Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali organised a panel with key actors on Human Rights and Conflict in Mali. The aim of the event was to share the actions, currently carried out by the different organisations, and to strengthen the...
This year 2021 the European Training Mission in Mali celebrated its eight birthday. Since 2013 and on request of the Malian authorities, the European Union Training Mission in Mali provides advice, training and education to the Malian Armed Forces. EUTM is helping the Malian authorities...
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, June 14. In recent months, various meetings have taken place between the European Union and Burkina Faso authorities to contribute to the future development of EUTM training activities in that country. After the approval of the legal framework, EUTM is now ready...
