France ran a counter-terrorism operation spanning five African countries from its Embassy in Mali involving a sprawling military footprint for nearly a decade, but France's troops are withdrawing by the end of 2025, leaving only a permanent base in Djibouti.

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for nearly a decade France ran a counter terrorism operation spanning five African countries from its Embassy in Mali that involved a sprawling military footprint now France's project has come to an end its troops are withdrawing by the end of 2025

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Ode to dread: Europe after TrumpThe Economist
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:02:23 AM

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