Emmanuel Macron

Macron Vows to Support West Africa Against ‘Terrorism’

President Emmanuel Macron pledged to continue to back West African states in their battle against "terrorism."

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France Committed to Africa’s Security, Says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron declared his country would support Africa's need for security as he began a three-country tour marked by France's military revamp in the jihadist-torn Sahel.

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EU’s Takuba Anti-Terror Force Quits Junta-Controlled Mali

The French-led Takuba task force of EU special forces has officially ceased operating in Mali, France announced Friday.

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Putin Tells Macron West Must Stop Supplying Weapons to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron the West must stop supplying weapons to Ukraine.

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France ‘Accelerating’ Troop Deployment to Romania

France is speeding up its deployment of troops to bolster NATO's eastern flank in Romania after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Egypt, France Kick Off Military Drills in Mediterranean

Egypt has kicked off joint air and naval drills with France, one of its biggest arms suppliers, in the Mediterranean.

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Nearly 60 Rebel Fighters ‘Neutralized’ in Mali: Army

Eight soldiers and 57 "terrorists" were killed in clashes at a rebel base in northern Mali where rival jihadist groups are active.

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France’s Mali Pullout Clears Path for Rivals: Experts

The withdrawal of French troops from Mali marks a loss of influence for Europe in Africa, leaving the way open for other powers, experts say.

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Belgium Excludes Deployment of Troops to Mali for Now

Belgium has for now ruled out deploying a contingent of some 250 troops to Mali.

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Four French Soldiers Wounded in Burkina Faso Bomb Blast: Army

Four French soldiers were wounded in an improvised explosive device blast in northern Burkina Faso.

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