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French armed forces minister weighs declassification in RFI journalists murder probe

France’s armed forces minister Catherine Vautrin’s decision will determine whether investigators gain access to material that could shed further light on one of the most high-profile killings of journalists in recent years. [...]

Published on 23/04/2026 at 04:40 GMT

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French armed forces minister weighs declassification in RFI journalists murder probe

Mali
To resist the jihadist blockade, Africa Corps opens a new base in the west

Spotlight | Mali
From Dakar to Conakry, Goïta walks tightrope with regional strategy

In Focus | Burkina Faso, Mali
Gold traders cast in uncertainty as jihadist threat looms

Ivory Coast, Mali
Jihadist attacks impact cross-border distribution of petroleum products

Spotlight | Mali
From north to west, Assimi Goita under pressure from an evolving Jihad