"The United States strongly condemns the militant attack that killed a French soldier on Friday near Gossey in northern Mali ... The United States expresses condolences to the people of France," State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement.
The death of a French soldier during a clash with terrorists in Mali became known from the statement of the Elysee Palace on Friday, September 24.
In July, an attempt was made on the life of Mali's interim president, Assimi Goitu.
The attackers were detained, the head of state was not injured.