France, Sahel
France's secret plans for Sahel military withdrawal

French President Emmanuel Macron visiting Gao, northern Mali.
French President Emmanuel Macron visiting Gao, northern Mali. © Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool/Abacapress.com
Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce a small troop decrease in February, while behind the scenes there are several withdrawal options at play, some that would have France's Barkhane force halved by the end of 2021. [...]
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