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EU to double funding for military force in West Africa
The European Union is to double the budget allocated to a multi-national force in West Africa’s Sahel region as part of a declared mission to crack down on militancy and human trafficking there.
EU to double funding for military force in West Africa
More7 years ago
Sahel states to raise fund for anti-terrorism fight
Five Sahel countries have set up a fiduciary fund to oversee donations for their campaign.
Sahel states to raise fund for anti-terrorism fight
More7 years ago
'France ready to beef up military force in Sahel'
The French president says the country is ready to enhance its military presence in the Sahel region if needed.
'France ready to beef up military force in Sahel'
More7 years ago
Africa, Europe to bolster Sahel anti-terror force
France's president has hosted a group of African and European leaders to drum up support for a new counterterrorism force.
Africa, Europe to bolster Sahel anti-terror force
More7 years ago
Sahel ‘G5’ force starts anti-extremists fight
Troops from Mali, Nigeria and Burkina Faso have been deployed in the Sahel region to fight extremist groups.
Sahel ‘G5’ force starts anti-extremists fight
Military7 years ago
US urges clear strategy before funding Sahel force
The US says it supports an African counter-terrorism task force known as the G5 Sahel but needs to see a clear strategy before considering funding the group.
US urges clear strategy before funding Sahel force
More7 years ago
Security Council welcomes force deployment in Sahel
The UN Security Council unanimously approves a resolution welcoming the deployment of an African military force in the Sahel region.
Security Council welcomes force deployment in Sahel
More7 years ago
Mali urges UN to fight extremism in Sahel
Mali calls on the UN Security Council to support the creation of a special force to fight extremists in Sahel region.
Mali urges UN to fight extremism in Sahel
More7 years ago
EU to give 50mn euros for Sahel Africa force
Mogherini says the 10,000-strong military force would be tasked with fighting terrorism, illegal immigration and cross-border militant activity.
EU to give 50mn euros for Sahel Africa force
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