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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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Mali Says New Attack ‘Foiled’ Against Military Camp

Mali said it had thwarted a new attack on a military camp in the center of the country two days after a suicide attack in a garrison town.

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Mali Says It Has Thwarted Attack at Key Garrison Town

The Malian army said it had thwarted a "terrorist" attack on the outskirts of the capital where a key military base is located.

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French Commander Accuses Wagner of ‘Preying’ on Mali

The commander of French anti-jihadist force Barkhane accused "mercenaries" from Russian group Wagner of "preying" on Mali.

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Mali to Suspend All New UN Peacekeeping Rotations

Mali said it was suspending rotations of the UN's peacekeeping mission for "national security" reasons.

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Mali Declares 49 Detained Ivorian Troops ‘Mercenaries’

Mali declared that 49 troops from the Ivory Coast were "mercenaries" after earlier detaining the soldiers on arrival in the country.

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Bomb Kills Two Peacekeepers in Northern Mali

Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed and five were seriously injured Tuesday when their vehicle struck a mine in northern Mali.

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IS Focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa — So Should the West

IS will certainly plan attacks in other regions from its new sub-Saharan African hub, and recent drawdowns by international peacekeepers should be reconsidered.

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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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