France confirms ‘talks’ with Niger junta over future of French troops

The French army is holding talks with Niger's military over withdrawing "elements" of its presence there following a coup, a defence ministry source said on Tuesday. 

Macron expected to announce French withdrawal from Mali | Al Jazeera

President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce France will withdraw its forces from Mali, amid a breakdown in relations with the country’s military leaders.

Burkina Faso : au moins 20 morts dans une attaque jihadiste dans le nord du pays • FRANCE 24

 

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Lavrov says EU foreign policy head told him to STAY OUT of ‘our’ Africa, as he denies Moscow’s role in mercenaries invited to Mali

 

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