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Leaders of five nations that have joined forces to fight jihadism in the Sahel meet for a summit in Burkina Faso, a day after a fresh terror attack in the region claimed 14 lives. IMAGES of the opening ceremony
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
Donors and leaders of the G5 Sahel group gather for a conference in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The organisation wishes to strengthen its development projects, particularly in border regions where jihadists are taking advantage of the shortcomings of the states to establish themselves. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mauritania's capital Nouakchott for the G5 Sahel anti-terror force talks. IMAGES of President Emmanuel Macron's arrival
European leaders will give a financial boost to a joint African force tackling jihadists in the Sahel at an international conference in Brussels. IMAGES of leaders meeting ahead of talks.
Leaders of five Sahel countries met with France's defence minister on Tuesday to discuss funding for an unprecedented joint force to combat jihadism in their vulnerable region. IMAGES of beginning of summit