West Africa: France Rallies Liberia 'Neighbours' to Curb Sahel Jihadists

France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has called for a regional effort to combat jihadists in the Sahel on a two-day visit to Liberia.

"We want to support you and your neighbours in facing the very serious threats imposed by the progression of Sahel terrorist groups towards the Gulf of Guinea," Le Drian told Liberian President George Weah on Friday.

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