As Terrorist Threats Change, France Adjusts its Approach in the Sahel
France will remain invested in the Sahel but has to respond to the changing geographical nature of terrorism in Africa.
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France will remain invested in the Sahel but has to respond to the changing geographical nature of terrorism in Africa.
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