Emmanuel Macron speaks during a visit to Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Photograph: Luc Gnago/Reuters
BBC: Mali conflict: Macron says 33 'terrorists' killed by French troops
French forces have killed 33 militants in an operation in Mali, according to President Emmanuel Macron.
Mr Macron made the announcement on a visit to Ivory Coast, where he reiterated France's commitment to fighting jihadists in the region.
It comes weeks after 13 French troops died in a helicopter collision in Mali in the biggest single-day loss of life for its military since the 1980s.
Thousands of French troops have been deployed in Mali since 2013.
Its involvement came after Islamist militants overran parts of the north. With the help of France, Mali's army has recaptured the territory, but insecurity continues and violence has spread to neighbouring countries.
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WNU Editor: France is currently plagued with massive strikes and unrest, but French President Macron is in Western Africa pledging more war .... Macron vows to keep fighting extremism in West Africa (Washington Post). Is it me, or are President Macron's priorities all mixed up?
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