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The transformation of the existing Barkhane operation in the Sahel will involve the closure of French army bases and the prioritisation of the fight against jihadists by special forces, announced the French president. The fight against terrorism will be carried out "with special forces structured around (the operation) Takuba with obviously a strong French component, with several hundred soldiers, and African, European, international forces", which "will be dedicated to interventions strictly to fight terrorism", said Emmanuel Macron during a press conference. SOUNDBITE
Dozens of protesters force a gate and confront security forces inside the Agricultural Fair in Paris, where French President Emmanuel Macron came to meet with unions IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and the head of Chad's military junta, Mahmat Idriss Déby Itno, to the Élysée Palace for a meeting on the Sahel region. IMAGES
France will begin closing its military bases in northern Mali in the "second half" of 2021 as part of its commitment to reducing its military presence in the Sahel, French president Emmanuel Macron announces. The departures from Kidal, Tessalit and Timbuktu will be "completed" by early 2022. SOUNDBITE
French president Emmanuel Macron welcomes the president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, to the Elysée Palace for a summit of France-G5 Sahel heads of state by videoconference, after the announcement of the forthcoming end of Barkhane. IMAGES
Emmanuel Macron welcomes Mali's transitional president Bah Ndaw for a lunch at the Elysée Palace during his first visit to France since he took office on 25 September following a coup d'état. The meeting is organised to prepare the G5 Sahel mid-February. IMAGES
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