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France and its European allies are pulling their troops out of Mali after the country's military junta brought in Russian mercenaries and refused to stick to a calender to hold elections. We look at the rollercoaster in relations since the French were greeted as saviours a decade ago for stopping a jihadist takeover.
The French Sahel mission, known as Operation Barkhane, began on Tuesday the final phase of the transfer of the Kidal base in northern Mali to the United Nations forces (Minusma) and the Malian army. FRANCE 24's Senior Reporter Cyril Payen tells us more.
Operation Barkhane will be brought to an end in the Sahel; we take a closer look at the decision to reduce France's military presence in Mali and neighbouring countries. It's World Day Against Child Labour on Saturday. The UN has said the problem is worsening for the first time in 20 years, partly due to the economic impact of the pandemic. Friday saw a plan to plant five million trees in a single day in Ghana. We'll hear more about the 'Green Ghana' initiative to reverse deforestation.
2021-06-10 22:08 French forces in Sahel region, Macron calls for new force to replace Barkhane
Their deaths on Saturday bring to five the number of French soldiers killed in operations in the West African country over the past week.
IN THE PRESS – Friday, May 27: We take a look at discussions in the papers over when and how the war in Ukraine will finally end. We also look at some scathing cartoons over inaction on gun control in the US. We then find out about the latest art scandal to hit France, which is worthy of a crime novel, according to French daily Libération. Finally, we discuss the latest in sex news: from amnesia-inducing sex to sexual wellness retreats that are becoming increasingly popular.
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