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Mali Accuses France of Seeking Country’s Partition

Global UpfrontFeb 8, 2022February 8, 20220

Mali’s prime minister on Monday accused France of having sought the partition of the West African country during its military mission there, the latest flare-up

France Reviews Mali Military Presence After Junta Expels Ambassador, Given 72 Hours to Leave

Global UpfrontFeb 1, 2022February 1, 20220

France said Tuesday it would decide with EU partners on a future military presence in Mali by mid-February, admitting there would have to be changes

France Calls Mali Junta ‘Out of Control,’ says Standoff With International Partners Untenable

Global UpfrontJan 28, 20220

France’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, on Friday called the ruling junta in Mali that a standoff with an “out of control,” saying that the

French Soldier Killed, US Service Member Injured in Mali attack

Global UpfrontJan 28, 2022January 28, 20220

A French soldier was killed and a U.S. service member was wounded by mortar shelling on a base in Mali on Sunday, according to U.S.

France’s decision to pull troops out of the Sahel invites a less military approach

Global UpfrontJun 29, 2021June 29, 20210

By Folahanmi Aina, The Conversation, June 28, 2021 France recently announced plans to close its military operation battling Islamist militants in the Sahel region of