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  1. Macron announces the end of France's anti-Islamist …

    WEBJun 10, 2021 · Macron announces the end of France's anti-Islamist Operation Barkhane in the Sahel. French President Emmanuel Macron announced a drawing down of French forces battling Islamist militants in …

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    On June 10, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Operation Barkhane, his country’s seven-year military operation in the Sahel, would come to an end, indicating there will be a troop drawdown and a restructuring of its presence in the region. The vast majority of Barkhane’s 5,100 soldiers operate in the tri-border region.
    French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France was ending its Barkhane anti-jihadist mission in Africa after over a decade, saying a new strategy would be worked out with African partners. French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech at the French Navy base of Toulon, southern France, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.
    The move was accelerated by a collapse of relations with Mali's military junta, leading to the withdrawal of French troops as the jihadist insurgency across the Sahel continues. A French soldier of Operation Barkhane standing at a Malian Armed Forces base with Mount Hombori in the background. © AFP - DAPHNE BENOIT
    Several hundred people in the Nigerien capital Niamey peacefully demonstrate against the presence of the French anti-jihadist force, known as Operation Barkhane. Many protestors were also seen praising Russia and waving Russian flags
  3. Niger: March in Niamey against presence of French army

  4. After ten years, France to end military operation …

    WEBNov 9, 2022 · French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, November 9, announced that France was ending its Barkhane anti-jihadist mission in West Africa, during a trip to the Toulon naval base where he...

  5. Macron confirms end of anti-jihadist West Africa military operation

  6. Did France's Operation Barkhane win the fight against …

    WEBNov 12, 2022 · This week, President Emmanuel Macron announced the official end of France's anti-jihadist mission in West Africa – Operation Barkhane. The move was accelerated by a collapse of relations with...

  7. West Africa defense chiefs finalize Niger intervention plan as junta ...

  8. Why are French soldiers in the Sahel? Protesters have an answer

  9. France calls time on anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane in Sahel - BBC

  10. French army convoy blocked by Burkinabe protesters …

    WEB26 Nov 2021. After being delayed for more than a week by protesters in Burkina Faso, a French military convoy heading to Mali has reached Niger. Hundreds of demonstrators in the city of Kaya...