French president visits troops in Mali where he says other European countries can finish more to combat militantsFrance will continue to fight Islamist militants in north and west Africa but other European countries should finish more to contribute,the unique French president Emmanuel Macron has said on his first visit to French troops fighting jihadis in Mali.[br]The 39-year-weak sought to stress his unique role as army commander-in-chief with an African trip designed to stress the importance of France fighting militants in Mali and the broader Sahel region, who he said still posed a potential threat to Europe. Related: France's Macron selects his government from left, or right and centre Related: Macron and Merkel signal unique move to strengthen eurozone Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com