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West Africa: Macron Announces Major Overhaul of France's Operation in Sahel
RFI, 10 June 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced an overhaul of France's military operations in the Sahel, saying today's Barkhane force would no longer exist in its current… Read more »
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West Africa: France Asks Liberia and Neighbouring Countries to Help Curb Sahel Insurgents
RFI, 12 June 2021
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. Read more »
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West Africa: France Announces End to Anti-Jihadist Operation in Sahel
East African, 11 June 2021
France will begin a gradual withdrawal of its troops in the Sahel region of West Africa as part of a plan to put to an end its eight-year operation dubbed 'Barkhane'. Read more »
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Africa: Russia's Hand in Conflicts Around Africa
Nation, 27 May 2021
The Central African Republic (CAR) remains volatile owing to increased activity involving the army and rebel groups. Read more »
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Burkina Faso: The Bishops - 'We Offer Our Condolences for the Victims of the Solhan Massacre'
Agenzia Fides, 10 June 2021
"As we know, our country, Burkina Faso, has once again experienced a deadly attack, in Solhan, in Yaga, in the Sahel. On behalf of our Church Family of God, we offer our sincere… Read more »
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West Africa: Global Terrorism, Armed Struggle in Sahel, Threats to Nigeria - Govt
This Day, 9 June 2021
The federal government yesterday attributed the unending violence in Nigeria to rising global terrorism and armed struggle in the Sahel region, which constituted a threat to… Read more »
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Mali: Will Promises of Democratic Transition in Mali Convince France to Leave?
VOA, 7 June 2021
A promise Monday by Mali's new interim president to hold democratic elections by early next year appears to meet some conditions set by France to resume recently suspended… Read more »