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Jul- 2022 -6 JulyAfrica
French Force in Sahel Leaves Mali in Vast Operation
The main French military base in Niger has become a hub of frantic activity for troops and equipment leaving neighboring Mali.
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1 JulyCommentary
IS Focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa — So Should the West
IS will certainly plan attacks in other regions from its new sub-Saharan African hub, and recent drawdowns by international peacekeepers should be reconsidered.
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1 JulyAfrica
EU’s Takuba Anti-Terror Force Quits Junta-Controlled Mali
The French-led Takuba task force of EU special forces has officially ceased operating in Mali, France announced Friday.
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Jun- 2022 -29 JuneAfrica
UN Mission to Mali Extended, but Without French Air Support
The UN Security Council agreed to extend a peacekeeping mission in Mali another year — but without French air support as in the past.
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28 JuneEurope
France Delivers Sherpa Tactical Vehicles, Defense Systems to Morocco
Morocco has taken delivery of an initial batch of Sherpa armored vehicles and VL MICA anti-aircraft missile systems from France.
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23 JuneTechnology
Thales, Syrlinks to Develop Next-Gen Atomic Clocks for France
Thales and Syrlinks have been awarded a contract to develop a next-generation atomic clock for the country’s armed forces.
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17 JuneArms
Paris to Send ‘6 More’ Caesar Howitzers to Ukraine: Macron
France will deliver "six additional Caesar" long-range self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine to help it counter the Russian invasion.
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16 JuneEurope
Russian Mercenaries in Mali Base Days After France Pullout: Sources
Russian mercenaries arrived in the Malian town of Menaka just days after France's military pullout from the site.
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15 JuneAfrica
France Claims Capture of Senior IS-GS Figure in Mali
French troops in Mali have captured a senior member of the Sahel affiliate of the Islamic State group, the French military said.
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14 JuneAfrica
French Army Quits Mali Base Ahead of Total Pullout
French troops were handing back a military base in northeastern Mali ahead of a final withdrawal from the Sahel nation, France's army said.
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