A French MP, Sophia Chikirou, has questioned the success of France’s past military operations, Serval and Barkhane, in the Sahel region, specifically Mali. She addressed French diplomacy chief Jean-Noël Barrot in Parliament, emphasizing the critical role Algeria could play in stabilizing the region. Chikirou believes Algeria’s involvement is “decisive” for achieving peace and security in Mali and the wider Sahel. The call for leveraging Algerian mediation comes after thirteen years of French military presence. This intervention highlights growing debate within France regarding its Sahel strategy and potential alternative approaches. The issue was raised during parliamentary discussions concerning the volatile situation in the region. The article originally appeared on TSA.