As France plans to shrink Sahel force, threat from jihadists grows
International News As France plans to shrink Sahel force, threat from jihadists grows GAO, Mali (AP) — During a grueling, weeks-long mission in northern Mali, French soldiers were confronted by a familiar threat: Extremists trying to impose the same strict Islamic rule that preceded France's military intervention here more than eight years ago. by Associated Press Jul. 8 2021 @ 11:05pm FILE- In this Monday June 7, 2021 file photo, a French Barkhane force Caiman transport helicopter lands following a night mission in Gao, Mali. As France prepares to scale back its military presence in Africa...