Takuba Task Force
The Takuba Task Force was a European military task force placed under French command, established to advise, assist and accompany Malian Armed Forces, in coordination with G5-Sahel partners and other international actors on the ground.
Takuba Task Force | |
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French troops during combat operations in Gao | |
Active | 27 March 2020 – 30 June 2022 |
Country | European Union (>600 troops)
Belgium (3 liaison officers) |
Branch | Defence forces of the European Union |
Type | Special Forces |
Size | 600 troops (May 2021) |
Part of | Special Operations Command (France) |
Garrison/HQ | Gao and Menaka (Mali) |
Engagements | Mali War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Peder (SWE) |
Notable commanders | Général de brigade aérienne Philippe Landicheff |
TTF operated from Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) bases located in Gao, Ansogo, Menaka and N’Djamena in Chad. On 30 June 2022, the task force ended its mission in Mali during the withdrawal of French forces involved in Operation Barkhane.