VOICED : Macron da el apoyo de Francia a fuerza antiyihadista en el Sahel

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged support to the G5 Sahel, a coalition of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Chad, for deploying an anti-jihadist force. The coalition requires a budget of 423 million euros, with the EU promising 50 million euros and France providing 70 tactical vehicles and operational support. This initiative is crucial for the security of Africa and Europe. The G5 Sahel reactivated its plans to create this force due to the deteriorating situation in Mali, where Al-Qaeda-linked groups control the north. The new force will complement the French Barkhane operation and the UN mission in Mali.

Which countries form the G5 Sahel alliance?

• Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Chad

• Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Cameroon

• Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Chad

• Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Chad

How much financial support did the European Union promise for the G5 Sahel project?

• 30 million euros

• 70 million euros

• 50 million euros

• 100 million euros

What is the total military investment France plans to make by the end of 2017?

• Over 10 million euros

• Over 8 million euros

• Over 5 million euros

• Over 12 million euros

What prompted the G5 to reactivate its plans for a joint force?

• Pressure from neighboring countries

• Support from the United Nations

• Deteriorating situation in Mali

• Increased funding from the EU

Which operation will the new G5 force complement?

• Operation Sangaris

• Operation Barkhane

• Operation Epervier

• Operation Serval