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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...

Mixed feelings over French Barkhane force exit from Africa’s Sahel Mixed feelings over French Barkhane force exit from Africa’s Sahel Although France officially declared the end of the military presence of its seven-year Barkhane operation in Africa’s Sahel region — decreasing its over 5,000 troops in the coming months, it appears that its forces are still being confronted by further Islamist extremist threats. The same violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State in the Sahel that saw the international anti-terrorism partner offensive in the area come about, to begin with. Colo...