30/01/2024 (Agence Europe) – The European Union has decided to extend Peter Kolding’s mandate as head of the European Union’s CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) until 31 January 2025, i.e. one year beyond his initial mandate, according to the legal act published on Tuesday 30 January. Mr Kolding has been Head of Mission since 11 April 2023, replacing Hervé Flahaut. EUCAP Sahel Mali’s mandate also runs until 31 January 2025 (see EUROPE B13096A25). (CG)