January 03, 2021 11:59 am
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed grief over the deaths of Sergeant Yvonne Huynh and Brigadier Loic Risser in the Menaka region, his office said in a statement.
August 25, 2020 6:04 pm
An unflinching Macron is pressing on, refusing to withdraw France's 5,100 troops from West Africa, even though extremist attacks have multiplied and victory looks like a mirage in the crescent-shaped sand dunes for which France's Operation Barkhane is named.
August 22, 2020 12:37 pm
German Defense Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer said Sahel terrorism remained a "great threat." Her French coounterpart called Mali part of a "security challenge" across Sahel Africa, impinging on "the whole of Europe."
May 25, 2013 10:44 am
Islamists involved in two major terror attacks were killed on Friday by French,Niger troops.
April 17, 2013 12:48 am
For the six injured Indians who survived the March 25 firing by the French troops in the strife-torn Central African Republic (CAR),it was sheer miracle
March 27, 2013 8:57 am
Six of the 15 Indians in three vehicles were injured in the shooting in CARs capital of Bangui.
May 18, 2012 1:22 pm
New prez plans to announce a pullout of all French combat troops from Afghanistan by year's end.
January 18, 2016 3:26 pm
French soldiers on January 18 took part in marching practice at the Rajpath along with Indian soldiers for the Republic Day celebrations next week.