Emmanuel Macron

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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Europe Builds Up Mali Force as France Draws Down Troops

France's military camps in Mali are going quiet as Paris winds down its security presence in the restive West African country.

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