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Niger: new French anchor point in the Sahel

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French soldiers from Operation Barkhane on patrol in Mali (photo illustration).

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By: Franck Alexandre

As Operation Barkhane continues its withdrawal from Mali, Niger is called upon to play an important role in the fight against jihadist groups in the Sahel.

This week, General Thierry Burkhard, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces (Cema) was traveling to Niamey to discuss, with his counterpart General Salifou Modi, future Franco-Nigerian military cooperation.

Niger: new French anchor point in the Sahel, this is the theme of "Lines of defense" with Franck Alexandre.

  • Defense

  • sahel

  • France

  • Niger