Are the French Really Weak in Fighting Terrorism? Probably
In 2020, the French government aimed to cut back on their military presence in the Sahel region to reportedly “make room for a stronger European commitment.”
Tag: Operation Barkhane
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‘Adieu Timbuktu,’ French Forces Withdraw From Mali After Nine Years
After nine years, French forces will be leaving the troubled nation of Mali where Islamist terrorists attempted to gain a foothold. France is saying that its presence there is not totally ended but will take on a different posture, presumably in the form of military advisors and other military assistance.
As the French Are Leaving Mali Russia Moves In to Fill the Vacuum
Russia is trying to increase its influence across the continent. The French drawdown gives it a great opportunity to do so.
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.
France to End Operation Barkhane in the Sahel, Will Retain Smaller Force
Operation Barkhane would be replaced by ” an international alliance, with all our partners, strictly limited to the fight against terrorism,” Macron said.
Military Detains Mali’s President, Prime Minister, and Defense Minister
The beleguered country edges closer to the brink as the military detains Mali’s top political leaders.
Niger Military Coup Attempt Thwarted Days Before Power Transition
“The government condemns this coward and backward act that had the intention to attack the democracy and the rule of law,” Niger’s goverment said of the coup attempt.
Malian and French Governments Deny Drone Airstrikes Targeted Civilians
Tensions in Mali are high as French forces are accused of unleashing a deadly drone strike on a group of civilians on their way to a wedding.
Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadists Attack Several Bases in Mali
A series of coordinated attacks hit French outposts in Mali on Monday, marking the first such attack by Islamic Jihadist groups in the region.
Greek Special Forces Going to Mali to Join SOF Task Force Takuba
Under Takuba, operators train, equip and assis troops from the G5 Sahel in their fight against Islamic jihadists from ISIS and al-Qaeda.
French Kill Senior al-Qaeda Member in Mali Operation
French commandos in Mali killed around 30 jihadists and captured or destroyed weapons and vehicles after “several hours” of combat.
G5 Sahel summit needs to address terrorism and instability in West Africa
Despite some modest military gains by the governments in the past few months, the political instability in many West African nations, especially in Burkina Faso and Mali, could risk all of that and plunge the entire region into chaos. The members of the G5 Sahel are holding a summit in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott […]
