Hollande announces new military operation in West Africa

From Top stories – France 24 - International News 24/7 Sat Jul 19 2014, 16:53:45

French President François Hollande wrapped up a three-day tour of West Africa on Saturday with a visit to Chad, the future headquarters of a new French force designed to combat Islamist violence.

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